Customs & Compliance 3 Sep 2026
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Customs authorities can only clear what they can understand. These five checks catch the most common causes of holds.
- Correct HS code. Classify each product to the right tariff line. A wrong code changes duty rates and can trigger inspection.
- Matching documents. Invoice, packing list and transport document must agree on quantities, weights, values and party names.
- Accurate value and Incoterm. Declare the transaction value and include costs required by the destination's valuation rules.
- Country of origin. Claim preferential origin only with the proper proof.
- Licences and certificates. Restricted goods, food, chemicals and electronics may need permits or test reports before arrival.
Regulations change often. Always confirm requirements for your specific lane, and ask our brokers to review documents before cargo departs, not when it arrives.
