When it comes to trade the effective and unimpeded transit of goods is non negotiable. In the scenario of international trade, custom clearance is an absolute necessity. To export or import goods in and out of a country, custom procedures are to be understood and adhered to, to avoid any possible complications.
Custom clearance refers to the process of getting approval from the custom authorities to facilitate the import or export to a country. It includes the systematic inspection and verification at borders, seaport and airports to ensure that the vehicles and other goods exported or imported are legal and authentic.
This guarantees that all the tariffs are paid and the cargo are approved for import and export.
Custom Clearance in UAE
UAE being the leading global trading center, it is vital that the businesses that engage in shipping and logistics understand the country’s custom regulations to ensure swift and proper conveyance of goods. The Federal Customs Authority supervises the customs clearance systems of the seven emirates, each of which have their own custom clearance system. Dubai customs is widely known for its cutting-edge procedures.
The custom clearance procedure in UAE involves the following steps:
● Documentation
Which involves the submission of necessary documents such as the bill of entry, shipping bill’ import/export license, commercial invoice, packing list, original certificate of health( for food products), original certificate of halal slaughter(for food products) and original certificate for phytosanitary(for food product).
● Payment of Custom Duties and Taxes
It is the calculation of custom duties and taxes ( for instance VAT, excise tax) and its consecutive payment.
● Inspection and Approval of Goods
The physical inspection of goods, to make sure that it complies with the trade regulations of UAE.
● Release of Custom Clearance Certificate
After the verification and approval of the goods and the necessary documents, the authority will issue the custom clearance certificate.
The customs regulations differ for both main land and FTZ(Free Trade Zone).
● The goods intended for the UAE's mainland are subject to duty, while the goods intended for the free trade zones are omitted from duty.
● VAT is not applied if the goods remain in FTZ, while in the mainland the imported goods are subjected to 5% VAT.
● Custom rules tend to be more strict within the mainland and the custom duties are regulated by the Federal Customs Authority in line with the GCC Common Customs law.
● While shipping goods in and out of a country it is important to know the rules and regulations specific to that country. While some countries may allow imports without restrictions, that might not be the case of other nations.
● Each country has its own rules and regulations, which may also include certain goods that are banned from importing, the submission of necessary papers and the like.
● In these situations custom clearance services provide professional help and guidance and assure the swift and smooth transit of goods. They deal with all the hassle related to custom regulation, preparing necessary documents, representing the clients during tax payment, inspection and receiving the shipping documents after the clearance.
Customs Brokerage is the professional service which facilitates the import and exports of goods by obtaining clearance from the authorities. While companies can see through these processes by themselves, getting through customs authorities is an arduous task.
A Customs broker is a licensed expert who is well versed in the customs laws, who ensures the smooth transit of goods by getting through the customs process and submitting the necessary documents on behalf of the client.
Custom clearance services include submitting the necessary documents that enable the import and export of goods, representing the clients during customs inspection, evaluation and tax payment and securing the clearance from authorities. Custom brokerage ensures that the client obtains hassle free clearance.
For the streamlined transport of goods in and out of a country, it is essential to know the custom regulation of the particular country. With the professional service from a customs broker, the clients will no longer face the hassle of obtaining custom clearance. Logistica is committed to provide our clients with the best custom clearance services, ensuring the issuance of clearance at the earliest.
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