Customs clearance of goods is an integral part of international trade.In Ukraine, the industry is actively developing, and therefore many entrepreneurs need to know all the subtleties of the process.The establishment of relations with partners from Asia, Europe and the United States, as well as the termination of interaction with Russia, cannot proceed without observing the legality of all operations carried out during the import or export of goods.You can figure out the issue yourself, or ask for help from specialists who are well versed in logistics and provide a whole list of relevant services.

What is customs clearance?

Registration of specific documentation is a mandatory step in the transportation of goods across the state border.The customs clearance procedure can take from several hours to several months, depending on the type of product, as well as the “savvy” of the entrepreneur.

The first stage is the submission of the declaration to the customs authorities.A whole package of accompanying permits for imported or exported products is attached to the paper.It is not in vain that they pay so much attention to the declaration – even the slightest mistakes made in the course of filling out the document can lead to huge losses, and even serious problems with the law.

The application must be submitted in a strictly established form, depending on the type of commercial activity carried out and the type of product.The paper clearly indicates detailed information about the cargo, the purpose of its import or export, characteristics.Additionally, certificates and licenses, information on the accreditation of a company conducting foreign economic activity, contacts of the recipient and the sender, an invoice confirming the value of the cargo and other papers are attached.

The package is served in electronic or paper form.But in our time, in the case of a written filling of the paper, an electronic copy will still have to be provided.It is desirable that the declarant had original samples of all documents on hand – the customs may require them for detailed study or when assigning additional checks.

Registration in the regulatory authorities is regulated by the regulatory enactments related to cargo turnover.In general, the process can be divided into several stages:

  • at the first, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of necessary documents, and prepare them for the approval of the customs declaration (depending on the type of cargo, the list will be different);
  • then it is necessary to obtain certificates of conformity, the conclusion of the sanitary and epidemiological services, veterinary services, if the product involves this procedure;
  • it is necessary to assign products to the nomenclature code of foreign economic activity;
  • calculate and pay duties and taxes in force on the territory of the country.

Until the end of the entire procedure, the products are stored in warehouses, for storage in which it is necessary to conclude a lease agreement.

And if we are talking about a perishable product, or about a car bought abroad, it is necessary to go through all the stages as soon as possible.You can simplify your life by contacting a professional customs broker who will take all the trouble on his shoulders.Yes, you will have to pay for the service, but sometimes cooperation with a specialist is cheaper than working with government services and offices.

Customs clearance of goods: detailed instructions for import

Conducting foreign economic activity is complicated by regulatory and legal acts operating in the state, which often contradict each other.It is rather difficult to understand all the intricacies – what and to whom taxes need to be paid, in what amount, is the amount of the duty calculated correctly, does it correspond to the type of imported product and its value, whether all the rules are observed.Only a professional can answer these questions.

In the course of importing goods, you cannot do without the help of a broker – only with his help you can minimize the costs associated with registration, so that later they do not hit the business in the most painful way.

An important point is the definition of the import mode.It can be ordinary, temporary, leasing and the like.Each type has its own amount of fees and a certain package of accompanying documentation.

The cost of customs clearance also varies, depending on the type of product and its quantity, the need for additional checks and the receipt of a whole set of accompanying papers.

What documents are needed for customs clearance of cargo?

Preparing a package of necessary documents is one of the most difficult and dreary stages in the course of customs control.An inspector can catch on to every little thing, therefore it is important that all papers are in perfect condition, and now we are not talking about their appearance, but about the quality of filling and completeness of the information indicated.

It is important for the importer to take care of the preparation:

  • receipts for payment of taxes, duties, excise tax and other additional costs provided for by regulatory enactments;
  • correct filling of the declaration, which is important in the course of monitoring the delivery of goods;
  • documentation regarding the technical and quality characteristics of the goods, its retail value, the price of the received parcel, taking into account discounts from the seller (if there were any, it is better to have an officially completed document on this in stock);
  • collection of forwarding and transport documents;
  • collection of certificates and licenses for the import of certain products.

The thickness of the “folder” that must be presented at customs depends entirely on the characteristics and type of cargo.It is important not to forget to provide the invoice for the purchase made abroad, price lists and catalogs, if there are any important information about it.

Special attention should be paid to certificates of the passage of the goods of sanitary, epidemiological examination, quarantine regime, inspection of all related services.

An important nuance of filling out the customs declaration is the completeness of the data indicated in it – in the document it is necessary to briefly display everything that is contained in the accompanying package.

It is possible to independently go through the difficult path from ordering to the direct receipt of goods from abroad only if the products are purchased for personal purposes, and not for carrying out legal commercial activities.If we are talking about serious trade relations, it isvirtually impossible todo without the help of a broker, because even a real pro can get lost in the legislation.

A wide range of services in this direction is provided by the“Sea Way” company.With the help of specialists, you can easily develop your trading business without worrying that one day he will have to face an unshakable and incorrigible bureaucratic machine.