# Export customs clearance

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Export customs clearance is the regulatory process by which customs authorities confirm that a shipment satisfies all legal requirements and may leave the customs territory.

Export customs clearance is the regulatory process by which customs authorities confirm that a shipment satisfies all legal requirements and may leave the customs territory. The process begins with the export declaration – submitted electronically in most jurisdictions – and covers document checks covering the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and any required export licences. Clearance concludes with the exit confirmation, which serves as the official proof of export. For exporters, this document is also fiscally significant: it substantiates VAT exemption on export transactions. Export customs clearance is distinct from import clearance at the destination country, which is a separate procedure governed by different rules.

**Source:** [https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/footer/glossary.html](https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/footer/glossary.html)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Export customs clearance |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.dhl.com/global-en/home/footer/glossary.html |

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