Customs Clearance

Simplifying Global Customs

Navigating customs has long been one of the more intricate aspects of international trade. Cumbersome legislation and administrative red tape escalate costs, impact compliance, and slow-down shipments. This ultimately frustrates you and, more importantly, your customers.

In recent years there’s been an increase in customs complexity globally. Many international businesses face difficulties adapting to an ever-changing customs landscape with regulations seemingly changing overnight. Fortunately, there is a path to stay ahead of the pace.

Customs clearance services, made simple

Whether you have booked transports with us or not, Kuehne+Nagel’s customs clearance services and solutions offer you a way to effectively manage the complexities of international trade. Rather than running into unexpected fees and uncertain customs processes, we provide a nuanced, uncomplicated approach to managing your trade flows – compliant, fast and cost-efficient.

How much do you truly know about your duties and taxes?
Customs typically comprise of a far larger share of landed costs than transportation itself, yet companies are often preoccupied with the latter.

Experts at handling big numbers

Chain Logistics Services has long-term experience in international trade and customs. In so doing, we are able to respond rapidly to changing market and regulatory conditions. Our global network includes former customs officials, industry professionals, certified customs brokers and specialists. Find out how you can benefit from our extensive range of expertise, coverage and simplified solutions.

Being recognised as a trusted an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) trade partner by numerous authorities, we help businesses navigate trade efficiently. As well as holding Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, we are also certified ISO9001-2015 the most recognised standard for assessing a company’s QMS across the world. This means our customers know we have the systems in place to meet their needs.

Not only does it help our customers, but it also ensures we are constantly working on ways to become even more efficient.

Our import customs clearance and transit services at a glance

Our range of services can be customised to your flow of goods, ensuring that your imports are managed without delays, at optimal costs, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Click to discover our full range of solutions:
  • Import declaration—Single Administrative Document (SAD)
  • Import into Free Trade Zone (FTZ)
  • Management of special import regimes
    – Inward processing relief
    – Outward processing relief
    – Temporary imports
    – Bonded warehousing
  • Discharge of Transit Accompanying Documents (TAD)
  • Document and goods inspection management
  • Creation of phytosanitary documents
  • Issuance of import certificates
  • Duty & VAT/GST deferment services
  • Validation of import licences
  • Validation of Certificates of Origin (CO)
  • Indirect representation
  • Fiscal representation
  • CBAM consultancy and filing