Import Clearance Process with AAMS Logistics
Importing goods into India involves navigating through customs regulations, documentation, and logistical processes. At AAMS Logistics, we handle every step of the import clearance process to ensure smooth and timely delivery of your goods. Here’s how we manage it:
Pre-Arrival Documentation and Filing
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC): Ensuring the importer has a valid IEC, mandatory for importing goods into India.
- Bill of Entry Preparation: Filing the Bill of Entry (BOE) electronically via ICEGATE before the shipment’s arrival.
- Verification of essential documents such as:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading (Sea) or Airway Bill (Air)
- Import Order or Purchase Order
- Import Licenses, if applicable
- Certificate of Origin and other mandatory certificates.
Customs Assessment
- Classification of goods under the correct HS Code to determine applicable import duties and taxes.
- Valuation of goods to calculate duties, which may include:
- Basic Customs Duty (BCD)
- IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax)
- Social Welfare Surcharge
- Anti-Dumping or Safeguard Duty (if applicable).
- Handling customs assessments and resolving any discrepancies or queries.
Payment of Import Duties
- Calculating and paying all applicable duties and taxes on behalf of the client.
- Providing clients with duty payment receipts for their records and compliance needs.
Customs Examination and Inspection
- Coordinating with customs officials for inspection or examination of the goods, if flagged.
- Ensuring proper handling of cargo to prevent damage during examination.
- Managing queries or objections raised during the inspection.
Clearance from Regulatory Authorities
Securing approvals from relevant authorities based on the type of goods:
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food products.
- Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for pharmaceuticals.
- Plant Quarantine or Animal Quarantine clearance, as needed.
- Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for certain regulated products.
Container Release and Port Clearance
- Coordinating with port or terminal authorities for container release.
- Paying port charges, detention fees (if applicable), and handling charges.
- Supervising the unloading of cargo and container movement to ensure timely delivery.
Transportation to Final Destination
- Arranging transportation via road, air, or rail to move the goods from the port to the client’s warehouse or facility.
- Providing real-time updates on shipment movement until delivery.
Post-Clearance Documentation and Support
- Delivering all cleared documents, including:
- Original Bill of Entry
- Duty Payment Receipts
- Certificates or Permits obtained during clearance.
- Assisting clients with compliance, audits, and record-keeping for import transactions.
Why Choose AAMS Logistics for Import Clearance?
- Expert Handling: Our team has extensive experience managing complex customs procedures.
- Cost Optimization: We minimize delays and avoid unnecessary demurrage or detention charges.
- Regulatory Compliance: Full adherence to Indian and international import regulations.
- End-to-End Service: From filing documents to delivering goods at your doorstep, we cover it all.
