It is known that different countries have entry points for goods, whether they are air, sea or land ports, and in these ports, goods entering these countries are inspected and fees called customs duties are imposed, and these are imposed on all goods and shipments.

What is customs clearance?

The owner of the goods or their agent needs to carry out the customs clearance process, which means submitting the required documents to facilitate اImport For export, the owner or his agent is responsible for the goods during inspection and evaluation, payment of fees and receipt of the goods after the process is completed.​

All shipments, whether imports or exports, must comply with the customs clearance procedures of each country. This is an administrative procedure required to allow the entry or exit of certain goods to and from different countries, and it must be carried out through an authorized intermediary. This includes disclosing information related to the imported or exported shipment, as well as the parties involved in the process.

What information do you need to provide for customs clearance?

• Tax information for the importer or exporter.
• Origin and destination of import or export.
• Company name, country, and means of transport.
• Gross and net weight and description of goods.
• Paying the taxes due.

Certain types of goods may require inspection, such as health or pharmaceutical products. In these cases, you will also need to provide certificates proving that the goods have passed the relevant tests by the Food and Drug Administration.

Who is responsible for customs clearance?

The customs agent is responsible for carrying out customs clearance, represents the importer or exporter, deals with the customs authorities, and is also responsible for paying taxes and fees and reporting customs information to his client.

What documents are required?

• Commercial invoice: It serves as evidence of the transaction of goods. Financial data, a description of the goods, and all information related to the shipment and its purchase must be recorded on the invoice.
• Shipment dimensions and​ bill of lading: The information must detail the dimensions and size of the shipment, including the number of packages, weights, and total volume, as well as specifying the means of transport. The customs agent should have original copies of this document.

You may be required to provide additional documentation depending on the type of goods and/or the destination country.

In conclusion

We are in​ bader shiping BIS offers customs clearance services, with a highly skilled and specialized team experienced in handling customs procedures. This may include paying taxes and duties, depending on the type of goods and their country of origin.