The process where goods are declared to customs authorities when they are imported or exported between countries.
What is customs clearance?
Customs clearance is the administrative process required when goods cross a national border. During this process, information about the goods is declared to the customs authority, such as value, contents, and origin.
The purpose is to ensure that the correct duties, taxes, and regulations are applied before the goods can enter or leave the country.
What is included in customs clearance?
Customs clearance may include:
- declaring goods to the customs authority
- verifying commodity codes (HS codes)
- calculating customs duties and import VAT
- reviewing commercial documents
Once the process is approved, the goods can continue to the recipient.
