# clearance status

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> Clearance status indicates where a shipment stands within the customs and logistics workflow at any given moment, expressed through defined milestones such as 'lodged', 'under examination', 'held for inspection', 'duty assessed', or 'released'.

Clearance status indicates where a shipment stands within the customs and logistics workflow at any given moment, expressed through defined milestones such as 'lodged', 'under examination', 'held for inspection', 'duty assessed', or 'released'. It gives shippers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers the visibility needed to coordinate pickups, onward transport, and storage cost management. Modern customs systems transmit status updates electronically and in near real time. Unlike general shipment tracking, clearance status reflects only official processing steps by customs or other border authorities – not the physical movement of the cargo.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | clearance status |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 90 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance |

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