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Navigating customs clearance is essential for international shipping, involving the inspection and regulation of shipments to ensure compliance with importing country regulations. Key responsibilities include preparing necessary customs documentation, such as the Commercial Invoice and HTS codes, while also being aware of duties and taxes assessed by customs officials. Best practices to avoid delays include ensuring consistent shipment descriptions and providing accurate contact information for all parties involved.

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Customs

Navigating customs clearance is essential for international shipping, involving the inspection and regulation of shipments to ensure compliance with importing country regulations. Key responsibilities include preparing necessary customs documentation, such as the Commercial Invoice and HTS codes, while also being aware of duties and taxes assessed by customs officials. Best practices to avoid delays include ensuring consistent shipment descriptions and providing accurate contact information for all parties involved.

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When shipping internationally, navigating customs clearance is a crucial step3.

Here's what
you should know:

 Customs Clearance: This is a necessary process when goods move from one country
to another3. Customs inspects and regulates every shipment to ensure compliance
with the importing country's regulations2.
 Key Roles: The shipper/exporter prepares the customs documents, and the
recipient/importer completes the shipment2. FedEx can guide shipments through
export and import customs clearance if you don't select your own broker2.
 Documentation: You're responsible for preparing all the necessary customs
documentation2. The most common document is the Commercial Invoice, which
helps customs authorities determine if goods can move in or out of a country and
helps determine duties and taxes1. Other documents include the Pro Forma Invoice,
Certificate of Origin, and Packing List1. Keeping shipment content descriptions
consistent and detailed across all documents helps reduce customs delays1.
 Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Codes: Every commodity needs to be properly
classified under HTS codes to meet customs requirements1. You must have an HS
code for each commodity you ship, and it's recommended to include this on your
commercial invoice1.
 Duties and Taxes: Almost all shipments crossing international borders are subject to
duty and tax assessment by the importing country's government4. Customs officials
assess these based on the shipping label, Commercial Invoice, and other relevant
documents4. The amount is based on product value, trade agreements, country of
manufacture, product description and end use, the HS code, and country-specific
regulations4. You can use FedEx International Shipping Assist to estimate duties and
taxes4.
 Best Practices to avoid delays: Contact name and number for consignee and shipper
are needed3. The packing list should match all other shipping documents in terms of
total weight and number of packs3. Proof of the Country of Origin might be
requested3.

Citations:

1. https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international/how-to-ship.html
2. https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international/customs-clearance.html
3. https://www.dhl.com/ca-en/home/global-forwarding/freight-forwarding-education-
center/customs-clearance-the-ocean-freight-must-knows.html
4. https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/international/duties-and-taxes.html
5. https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-global/ship-with-dhl/import-with-dhl/customs-
clearance-and-restrictions
6. https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-global/logistics-advice/essential-guides/what-
paperwork-do-I-need-for-international-shipping
7. https://www.ups.com/us/en/supplychain/logistics-solutions/customs-brokerage/
customs-clearance-guide.page
8. https://www.trade.gov/shipping-options

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