1 Document inspection

A customs officer will review the paperwork for your shipment to signal an initiated customs clearance process. This can include a commercial invoice (stating the contact information for the shipper and receiver, export date, description of the cargo, and its value), a purchase order from a buyer, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading, or air waybill, and certificate of origin

2 Tax and duty calculation

Based on goods being shipped, the customs broker will ensure that the appropriate taxes and duties are prepaid or collected for the type of goods in your shipment, their declared value, and the customs laws of the importing country. Customs officers are responsible to verify and track whether these charges have already been paid.

3 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​

4 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​

5 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​

6 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​

7 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​

8 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​

9 Payment of taxes and duties

If the taxes and duties applicable to your shipment have not already been paid, the customs officer will request payment.​