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NCTS unloading status

A typical scenario: the consignment has arrived at the destination customs office, and now the driver must physically unload the goods.

Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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A typical scenario: the consignment has arrived at the destination customs office, and now the driver must physically unload the goods. The NCTS unloading status documents exactly this process – whether and when goods were unloaded, at which location or facility, and which customs inspections or clearances are tied to it. Freight forwarders must update and report this status to customs in order to release the shipment and initiate any inspections or verifications. Without proper unloading notification, goods availability is delayed and storage costs accrue.

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