Customs Clearance

Customs clearance is a necessary procedure before goods can be imported or exported internationally. If the shipment is cleared then the shipper will provide documentation, confirming shipment duties that are paid and the shipment can be processed.

The Customs clearance process involves the following steps:

• Document Inspection: A customs officer will review all the documents and If they are found to be in order, will begin the customs clearance process.
• Tax and Duty Calculation: Taxes and Duties are calculated based on the types of goods in your shipment, their declared value, the customs law of the country and mode of shipping.
• Incoterm choice and payment of Tax and Duties: You can either choose one of the following incoterms, DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) and DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid). Customs official will check which of the incoterms apply to your shipment and will take further steps accordingly.
• Release of Shipment: As soon as all the outstanding taxes and duties are paid, the customs department releases the shipment and it continues to its final destination.

While the process of customs clearance seems to be pretty straightforward, it can be overwhelming at times. Here are the following ways to help the process become smooth and manageable.

• Hire an expert freight forwarding or carrier company

• Make sure that your paper is complete and 100% accurate

• Being aware of the frequent changes in international trade laws and regulations.

• Make sure that the shipment is packed correctly

• Ensure that the documents are attached to your shipment in and easy-to-reach manner.

We at Fulcrum Shipping and Logistics customs clear all type of shipments, major or minor, for/from across the globe to the utmost satisfaction of the clients due to our years of expertise and wide exposure in this field. We having core strengths in handling documentation, procurement and processing in customs clearance has led to build a good repute in the global forwarding market.