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Custom Clearance Process in India

Let’s briefly consider the customs clearance process in India:

• You can begin by taking the services of a professional service as that will make the process of customs clearance in India hassle-free. The service provider will request certain KYC (Know Your Customer) info. If you choose AVR Logistics, it will work closely with you to determine the best shipping solution.
• Goods arrive in India arrive at the port or airport, as the case may be, where they are taken to a customs warehouse; under the supervision of a customs house.
• The importer or exporter must then submit the desired documentation either directly or through their agent. Some of these documents include a Bill of entry (usually issued by the customs authority itself and only applicable for imports), an Airway bill or Bill of Lading (used for shipping), a relevant commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin of Goods, Registration-Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC), Delivery order issued by the appropriate shipper or airline and freight forwarder, license for Import (required for specific goods), Letter of Credit or LC (if applicable), Certificate of Insurance (if applicable or necessary), etc. A declaration is also required by General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
• Apart from these, custom clearance service providers may be required to file KYC documents. There are documents that are required only for specific goods like technical Write-up or Literature, licences for duty benefits, industrial licenses, test reports, industry-specific quality certifications, etc.
• Please note that these documents must have precise information about the goods and thus are best filled and maintained by professional custom clearance services.
• The documents are then tested by customs authorities for cargo clearance. They may also choose to physically examine the goods to ensure that they match the description. Such random checks are conducted to ensure security and legal compliance.
• Customs officials will then determine the applicable customs, taxes duties, etc., based on the documents submitted above.
• At this stage of the customs clearance process in India, the tax must be paid. Such payments are made through electronic payment platforms through designated banks.
• Final cargo clearanceand release given by authorities. “Let Export Order” is issued for exports, while “Out of Charge” is issued for imports.
• Even after cargo clearance, a post-clearance suit may be conducted to ensure that there are no discrepancies to be found, including for penalties or for any other further investigations.
• For exported goods (or those for which India was only in transit), the destination country may have separate customs procedures.