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Customs Clearance Documentation
Before a shipment crosses a customs border, freight forwarders and customs brokers assemble the customs clearance documentation needed to obtain release from authorities.
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Before a shipment crosses a customs border, freight forwarders and customs brokers assemble the customs clearance documentation needed to obtain release from authorities. Core documents typically include the customs entry declaration, commercial invoice, packing list, transport document (bill of lading, CMR, or air waybill), and certificate of origin; depending on the goods, import licences, permits, or conformity certificates may also be required. The exact set varies by country of origin, destination, applicable customs procedure, and commodity. Incomplete or erroneous paperwork causes border delays, may generate demurrage or storage charges, and can result in refusal of entry.
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