What is customs clearance of goods?

Customs clearance of goods is a mandatory procedure that ensures the legal movement of your goods across the border in accordance with the legislation of the country. Main stages:

1. Analysis and verification of shipping documents in order to avoid possible errors and, as a result, delays;
2. Arrival of the cargo at customs, after which, if necessary, a customs inspection of the goods is carried out;
3. Submission of a customs declaration – a document with information about the goods, their origin, value and amount of customs payments;
4. Payment of customs payments by the owner of the goods (if necessary);
5. Release of goods into free circulation, placement in a customs warehouse, or in transit.

7PORT offers a comprehensive service of “turnkey customs clearance” – our specialists will ensure fast and professional clearance of goods, provide customs broker services, and also organize international transportation of goods with full documentary support. Important! We work only with legal entities and sole proprietors. You don’t need to worry about anything, as we will take care of everything you need:

1. We analyze the available information and determine the necessary package of documents;
2. We agree on the terms of cooperation and sign the contract;
3. We provide you with step-by-step instructions;
4. Day of shipment – control check of cargo documents;
5. Arrival of cargo at customs – customs declaration.

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Risks and consequences of errors in customs clearance

A professional approach to the process of customs clearance of cargo helps to avoid mistakes and, as a result, possible risks. Financial risks: incorrectly defined product code (UKTZED code) Most problems with customs clearance arise precisely because of the incorrect definition of the UKTZED code for the imported product. For example: if during the declaration of the product a code with a zero duty rate is indicated, but customs discovers an error, and the rate of 5% or higher actually applies to your product, this will be an unexpected financial burden and inconvenience for you. An incorrect UKTZED code can lead to:

• lack of necessary documents;
• delays at customs and additional costs;
• even a ban on the import or export of goods.

Risks of delay or suspension of the release of goods Delays in clearance lead to unplanned costs for storing goods, downtime of vehicles, etc. Errors in declaration, mismatch of product characteristics, or incorrectly drawn up cargo documents can cause more thorough customs inspections and even fines or confiscations. Reputational risks Delays in the release of goods can negatively affect the reputation of the importer/exporter. Violations detected may lead to the establishment of “special” control, which will complicate the passage of customs procedures by your cargo. Criminal liability Intentionally providing incorrect information during customs clearance of cargo may be classified by customs as smuggling, or deliberate underestimation of the value of the goods, and may entail criminal liability. It is mandatory to comply with the requirements and provide correct information at each stage of customs clearance. This ensures the legality of the movement of goods across the customs border. By entrusting customs clearance to 7PORT, we will ensure you:

• correct documentation;
• fast processing;
• protection of your cargo from fines and delays.

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How much do customs broker services cost for customs clearance of cargo?

The cost of customs broker services includes:

1. verification of shipping documents
2. calculation of customs payments
3. minimization of risks for the Client
4. interaction with customs, etc.

Additional costs arise if necessary:

• manipulation of goods: unloading, loading, weighing;
• selection of samples for the customs laboratory;
• ordering expert opinions, certificates of conformity, etc.

To obtain accurate prices for customs broker services, you must provide the customs broker with information about the cargo that needs to be cleared. Contact us and we will take care of all customs issues, ensuring fast and reliable clearance of your cargo!