# customs clearance procedures

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Customs clearance procedures are the formal steps that enable cross-border trade to take place legally, governing how goods are declared to customs authorities, examined, and released upon import or export.

Customs clearance procedures are the formal steps that enable cross-border trade to take place legally, governing how goods are declared to customs authorities, examined, and released upon import or export. The process typically covers tariff classification, verification of accompanying documents – commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin – duty calculation based on customs valuation, and the final release authorisation issued by the customs authority. Licensed customs brokers and freight forwarders carry out these steps on behalf of importers and exporters. They should not be confused with the broader concept of «customs procedures», which also encompasses special regimes such as inward processing, customs warehousing, and temporary admission.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zollabfertigung](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zollabfertigung)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | customs clearance procedures |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zollabfertigung |

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