Quick answer
Documents and a declaration are submitted, customs assesses the goods and duty, duty is paid, and the goods are released, sometimes after an inspection.
The basic process
- Documents and a declaration are submitted to customs
- Customs assesses the goods, their value and classification
- Any duty and taxes are calculated and paid
- Goods may be inspected, then released for delivery
Documents usually needed
Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill or bill of lading, and, for commercial shipments in India, the Importer Exporter Code (IEC). Some goods need licences or certificates.
How to avoid delays
Describe goods clearly, declare the correct value, make sure every document matches, and check restrictions before shipping. CPL reviews your documents before filing.
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