Logistics specialists and customs experts know the import handling process as a sequence of clearly defined steps: contract and shipping documents are prepared first, followed by advance customs filing before goods arrive, physical inspection by authorities, formal customs declaration, and finally release for domestic transport.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance
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