Customs clearance is compulsory when a company ships internationally, whether by air or sea freight. The transporter must acquire export clearance before cargo can leave the port or airport of origin, and import clearance is required at the destination country before the freight can be delivered to the consignee.
The process for export and import clearance is very similar. However, importing materials and products involves an assessment of the goods and payment of the applicable import taxes and duties.
For the most part, customs clearance is compulsory whenever you transport commercial goods from one country to another by land, air or sea. There are certain exceptions — for example, conveying goods between countries within the Schengen Area in Europe is possible without customs clearance, as internal borders have been removed.
In most international shipping situations the seller is responsible for export customs clearance and the buyer for import clearance. However, the exact arrangement depends on the agreed Incoterm for the sales transaction.
Our services are operational on a countrywide basis. We clear goods at all sea ports, dry ports, airports and other customs check points across Pakistan, with offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
Turnaround depends on the cargo type, documentation and assessment requirements, but our experienced team prioritises swift processing to minimise port demurrage and keep your supply chain moving. For urgent consignments we offer 24/7 support.
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