# clearance process

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> A clearance process is the structured sequence of steps required to move goods through a logistics or customs facility and authorize their onward release.

A clearance process is the structured sequence of steps required to move goods through a logistics or customs facility and authorize their onward release. It typically covers document verification, risk assessment, physical inspection where triggered, and formal release authorization. In freight forwarding, the clearance process combines regulatory requirements – such as customs entry filing – with operational tasks like inventory management and loading coordination. Duration and workload vary according to commodity type, country of origin, and the shipment's risk profile. The term is broader than customs clearance specifically: a clearance process may also apply to purely logistical handovers without customs implications, for instance in domestic freight operations.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | clearance process |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance |

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