Customs Clearance

All necessary documentation should be provided to the relevant customs authorities, including a bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and other documents as requested.

The time frame for completion of customs clearance depends on the country of origin and destination as well as the type of goods being shipped. Generally it takes between one and two weeks to clear goods through customs.

Yes, there are typically fees associated with custom clearance such as duty taxes, VAT or other charges depending on location and goods being shipped.

It is important that all paperwork is completed accurately by both the shipper and receiver in order to ensure a successful customs clearance process.

If an item gets held up in customs due to incorrect documentation or incorrect declarations then it can delay the entire shipment process until the issue has been resolved with local authorities.