Customs clearance and customs duties, what you need to know.

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What is customs clearance?
“Customs clearance includes previous documentation, submission of necessary documents to facilitate export or import at home or abroad, customer representation at customs inspections, assessments, customs clearance, and joint reception. Shipping delivery after customs clearance with necessary documents. “

All international maritime transport, whether it is an import port, must follow each country’s customs clearance procedures. Customs clearance is a customs procedure required for certain goods to enter or leave a country and must be performed by an authorized customs broker. This includes providing information about the imported/exported shipment and the parties involved in the process.

Here is the information you need for customs clearance:

Tax information from importers and exporters.

Origin and destination of import / export.

Name and country of means of transport.

Number of packages, gross weight, and net weight, volume, and description of the goods

Some types of goods may require inspection, such as medical or pharmaceutical products. In these cases, you must also provide certificates proving that the products have passed the appropriate controls.

Who is responsible for customs clearance?
In the international transport chain, the person responsible for customs clearance is called the customs representative.

The customs agent represents the importer or exporter and takes care of the customs administration. He is responsible for transmitting customs information or messages from the customs office to his client. The customs broker is also responsible for paying taxes and duties on behalf of the importer/exporter.

Documents required for customs clearance.
Customs clearance is a relatively simple process that requires the following documents:

Commercial invoice: Confirms the commercial transaction between the parties. The commercial invoice must contain tax information from both parties, the description of the cargo, Incoterm according to which the transaction is carried out, and the value of the cargo.

Packing list: The packing list is issued by the seller and attached to the commercial invoice. You must enter the goods (number and type of package, weight, volume, etc.)

Shipping note: The shipping note, or B / L, is issued by the shipping company. It certifies that the goods were loaded onboard the means of transport. The customs broker must have original copies of this document.

Depending on the type of goods and / or country of destination, you may need to submit additional documents.


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