Before shipping various goods, a shipper may wonder what customs clearance means and how it’s relevant to their shipping options. Every international ocean freight shipment must meet the quota of customs clearance in each country. Customs clearance is a necessary procedure in permitting goods that are transported to a country through an authorized customs broker. Within this process, there’s also information regarding shipments with imports and exports with parties involved in the process.
What is the process for customs clearance?
- Confirm tax information of importer and the exporter
- Identify the origin of import and destination of export and the means of transport
- Detect details of the shipment, including quantity, volume, description of the goods/products, origin and manufacturing company.
- Clear inspection requirements for shipments and obtain certifications to confirm that the products in the shipment passed control checks.
- Clear tax payments
