What is customs clearance? Often you have to hear such a definition, crossing the border. What is the specificity of this procedure and what exactly is it necessary to clear the cargo from while at customs?
In connection with the movement of goods or transport abroad, there is a need to complete a set of formalities. This procedure is the custom clearance that is unusual for many people to hear. This process includes the payment of duties, paperwork (filling out a declaration, determining the value of the goods) and some types of services. The latter type of activity is often entrusted to a customs broker. He is an intermediary who has the right to perform cargo clearance operations, as well as perform a number of other functions. Only a licensed organization has the right to act in this role.
Customs clearance is one of the most important conditions for crossing the border. This procedure must be done every time, importing goods into the country or exporting it. Customs clearance includes visits to various authorities and the provision of a package of documents. It is necessary to collect the necessary certificates of conformity of the goods to a number of requirements of the country into which it is imported. Also, customs clearance involves the selection of codes for each type of product, the creation of a cargo passport, and approval of documents.
This process can be carried out both by the owner of the goods, and by a specialized organization. The broker (at the request of the client) can declare and arrange the goods on a contractual basis.
Let's talk about how the customs clearance of a car in the Russian Federation is carried out. Before you bring the car to Russia, you will have to deposit a certain amount. This operation is carried out at customs, through which you drive a car. The amount you have to pay depends on the type of machine you are importing. In addition, the registration fee will be deducted. You will be able to deposit funds both at the border itself, and before leaving the country for a car at local customs. The latter option is preferable. Otherwise, you will have to clear the car twice - at the border and at your place of residence. Some citizens have the right to transport
movable property across the border without paying a fee. These include those who permanently reside in the Russian Federation and import cars produced in Russia or any other country belonging to the CIS, as well as some
refugees and internally displaced persons who bought a domestic vehicle.
Customs clearance is a very troublesome and rather unpleasant business. This process takes a lot of money and time. However, an importer who does not have experience in this procedure can entrust it to a specialized organization. To save your time, energy and even money, you can sign an agreement with a broker - a company that has a license to carry out such activities.
It is advisable that customs clearance be organized by a person permanently residing in the country where this procedure should be completed.