Customs clearance

Customs clearance work involves preparation and submission of documentations required to facilitate export or imports into the country, representing clients during customs examination, assessment, payment of duty and Co takes delivery of cargo from customs after clearance along with documents.

Some of the documents involved in the customs clearance area:

1. Exports Documentation: Purchase Order from Buyer, Sales Invoice, Packing List, Shipping bill, Bill of Lading or airway bill, Certificate of Origin and any other specific documentation as specified by the buyer, or as required by financial institutions or LC terms or as per importing country regulations.

2. Imports Documentation: Purchase Order from Buyer, Sales Invoice of supplier, Bill of Entry, Bill of Lading or Airway bill, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, and any other specific documentation required by the buyer, or financial institution or the importing country regulation.

1. Customs clearance is the legal process of clearing goods through a country's customs authority.

2. It ensures that all cargo complies with government laws and regulations before entering or leaving the country.

3. The process involves submitting required documents such as Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Transport Document.

4. HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is used to classify goods and determine applicable duties and taxes.

5. Customs officials may inspect the cargo to ensure it is correctly declared and not restricted or prohibited.

6. Duties, GST, cess, or other applicable charges must be paid based on cargo classification.

7. Clearance channels include Green Channel (no inspection), Yellow Channel (document check), and Red Channel (physical inspection).

8. Customs House Agents (CHA) or brokers often assist in managing the process on behalf of importers/exporters.

9. Once all checks are completed and charges are paid, customs grants clearance and releases the goods.

10. This process helps protect national security, prevents illegal trade, and ensures proper revenue collection.