# Instant Approval Customs Clearance

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Instant approval customs clearance is the automated release of a shipment immediately upon electronic submission of the customs declaration, with no manual review by a customs officer.

Instant approval customs clearance is the automated release of a shipment immediately upon electronic submission of the customs declaration, with no manual review by a customs officer. Risk-profiling engines evaluate pre-filed data – including entry or exit summary declarations – and assign each consignment a risk classification. Those rated low-risk are released without delay. For freight forwarders and high-volume importers, this translates into shorter border dwell times and reduced storage costs. Prerequisites include integration with the relevant customs authority's electronic infrastructure and a clean compliance record held by the declarant.

**Source:** [https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/instant-customs-clearance](https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/instant-customs-clearance)

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| Term | Instant Approval Customs Clearance |
| Language | EN |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.freightos.com/freight-resources/instant-customs-clearance |

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