Clearance Process
How It Runs
Four stages, and you are told when each one closes
Most of the days lost in a clearance are lost between these stages, waiting for somebody to notice. Every stage below is stamped and visible on your tracking page.
Documents & classification
Your invoice, packing list and bill of lading are reconciled against each other, and the goods classified to the HS code that will assess.
Declaration filed
The Bill of Entry or Export goes into the automated customs system with every supporting document attached the first time.
Assessment & duty
We answer valuation and classification queries in person, attend any physical inspection, and settle duty, VAT and AIT.
Release & delivery
Port charges paid, delivery order collected from the line, and a vehicle at the gate inside the DO validity.
Milestones
The ten stamps on your tracking page
Each one is recorded with a date and a note as it completes. Nothing is inferred and nothing is backdated.
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Documents Received
Documents Received
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Carrier Arrived at Gateway
Carrier Arrived at Gateway
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Bill of Entry Filed
Bill of Entry Filed
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Under Assessment
Under Assessment
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Physical Inspection
Physical Inspection
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Duty & Taxes Paid
Duty & Taxes Paid
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Customs Released
Customs Released
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Delivery Order Issued
Delivery Order Issued
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Gated Out of Port
Gated Out of Port
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Delivered to Consignee
Delivered to Consignee
Planning an import? Start with the numbers.
Four questions about your consignment and you get an indicative breakdown of our charges and the duty to expect.