Customs clearance procedure

Customs clearance procedure, also known as customs declaration, is an important step in international trade. It involves the submission of necessary documentation and the payment of relevant fees to customs authorities in order to clear goods for import or export. The customs clearance procedure can vary depending on the country and the type of goods being imported or exported.

Which businesses should use customs clearance services?


  • Your business lacks experience in handling customs procedures.
  • Your business does not have a department responsible for importing and exporting goods declaration.
  • Your business wants to expedite the customs clearance process to meet production and distribution schedules.
  • Your business wants to minimize losses and costs and shorten the customs clearance time compared to doing it on its own.
  • Your business requires support from a third-party with a good reputation, experience and capability.

The detailed customs clearance process for goods clearance at ports or airports


  1. Prepare customs declaration documents: First, the business needs to prepare customs declaration documents including information about the goods, papers, licenses, bills of lading, and invoices.
  2. Submit documents to a customs broker: After preparing the documents, the business submits them to a customs broker to proceed with the declaration procedures.
  3. Conduct goods inspection: The relevant authorities will conduct a goods inspection to ensure that they meet the country’s safety, hygiene, and security requirements.
  4. Determine customs fees and taxes: After the goods inspection, the customs authorities will determine the customs fees and taxes that need to be paid.
  5. Pay customs fees and taxes: After determining the customs fees and taxes, the business must pay the corresponding amount to import the goods into the country.
  6. Issue customs clearance certificate: After completing the above procedures, the customs authorities will issue a customs clearance certificate to the business to mark that the goods have been imported into the country.
  7. Settle service fees: Finally, the business must settle the service fees with the customs broker to complete the import process.

However, the customs declaration process may vary depending on each specific case and the legal regulations of each country. Therefore, to ensure compliance with customs regulations and avoid potential risks, businesses need to use professional and experienced customs declaration services to support their import process

Why should you use the customs clearance services of HOMIS LOGISTICS?


  • Ensure compliance with customs regulations: Companies need to comply with the government’s customs regulations to avoid legal risks and save penalty costs. Customs declaration services help ensure that customs procedures are carried out correctly and comply with government regulations and requirements.
  • Reduce time and costs: Companies can use customs declaration services to reduce time and costs for customs procedures. Thanks to the expertise and experience of customs experts, companies can complete customs procedures quickly and more efficiently.
  • Optimize transportation processes: Customs declaration services also help businesses optimize transportation processes by providing appropriate transportation options that meet customer needs and minimize transportation costs.
  • Increase accuracy and reliability: Customs declaration services help increase the accuracy and reliability of declared cargo information. This helps avoid confusion, errors, and risks during transportation and customs clearance.
  • Support customers in customs-related issues: Customs declaration services provide support and advice to customers on customs-related issues, including the latest customs regulations and customs declaration procedures.
  • Help businesses focus on core business activities: When using customs declaration services, companies can focus on their core business activities without worrying about customs procedures.
  • Provide consulting and customer support after sales: Customs declaration services can provide consulting and customer support after sales, including resolving issues related to customs, transportation, and logistics.

With years of experience in processing documents and transport documents up to customs declaration procedures, understanding the working process, HOMIS is committed to helping your business perform customs clearance quickly and avoiding risks.

HOMIS always guarantees information security for customers, suppliers, or businesses, with a team of knowledgeable, dynamic, and experienced professionals who have handled many import and export orders.

We always provide enthusiastic customer consultation and support, assist in processing orders that are experiencing difficulties due to the company’s own customs declaration procedures, and also support customers with domestic transportation services.

How to contact HOMIS LOGISTICS


If your business is interested in learning about customs declaration procedures or has a need for importing and exporting goods, please contact HOMIS LOGISTICS today by calling the hotline at 0902.663.896. We will provide advice and resolve any inquiries or needs you may have, always ensuring peace of mind for our customers when using HOMIS services.


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