Customs Clearance Agent in india
Custom clearance agent works for the client’s custom procedures A Custom Clearing agent make sure to accelerate the import and export process by adhering to relevant laws.
Custom clearance agent work is to represent customers in the customs clearance process, collection of documents for customs clearance of goods, issuing customs documents, handling of the documents, communication with the customs, Handle the day-to-day customs clearance operations of the department, Proper coordination with shipping lines, transporters, customs and customers for timely collection and dispatch of shipments, customer service reporting and daily interaction with customers. Customs Clearance Agent provide services related to custom clearance, Freight Forwarding, Transportation, Custom duty Refund, Export/Import Consultation, Warehousing.
what is custom clearance process ?
custom clearance in India is a mandatory process if goods are to be imported & exported Internationally.
If a shipment is cleared, then shipper will provide documents that will confirm customs duties that are paid & after this shipment can be processed.
A custom clearance agent will confirm that the paperwork finished for shipment are correct.
Shipments that are related to international do need a commercial invoice.
After the paperwork is finished, the document will list a shipper & contact info of the receiver.
Export Date & Airway Bill number will be included in the shipment
According, to the type of goods, their value & law that the importing country enforces custom clearance agent will decide the fee that may be applied to shipment
custom clearance agent has to work related to taxes & duties which may be applied accordingly, once this procedure is completed shipments are released. If all this process handled properly goods can be shipped to their destination.
1. The First & Foremost step is that ocean freight liner brings in goods through shipping company
2. In Next Step Freight Will discharged into port.
3. Custom clearance agent reveals form & documents and performs related tasks accordingly.
4. Custom Clearance agent examines the custom duties carefully.
5. Cargo is inspected from freight station.
6. After Inspection Cargo Is released.
Documents Required for custom clearance in India
Import and Export of goods into and outside should undergo custom clearance in India. To clear the custom process Documents are required related to import and export.
• Certificate of origin, if required
• Letter addressed to deputy commissioner of customs authorizing _ co. to clear on your behalf.
• Letter addressed to deputy commissioner of customs explaining regarding end use of goods.
• IEC code With BIN if any,
• Commercial invoice with packing list.
• Export documents for insurance of cargo in case of damage & repair.
• In case of duty exemption, supply the customs notification number.
• Purchase order & letter of credit – if required.
How much custom clearance agent in India charge?
The charges will depend on the various types of services you want as there are additional charges for container transport or warehouse storage.
Usually, custom clearance agent in India will charge around Rs.4000 to 5000 for a small consignment clearing services. This is the approximate price that agent will charge for providing service Extra charges may apply according to department and agency.