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exit customs office

An exit customs office is the authority that processes export documentation and authorizes goods to leave a customs territory.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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An exit customs office is the authority that processes export documentation and authorizes goods to leave a customs territory. The exporter files the export declaration here, and customs examines goods, assesses duties, and issues the export permit. Freight forwarders and shipping lines coordinate with this office to obtain release authorization and the outbound customs document. Unlike the destination customs office, which handles import clearance, the exit customs office focuses exclusively on departure procedures.

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