Our Major Clearance Markets
United States
Ports: LAX, LGB, NY/NJ
Threshold: $800 (De Minimis)
Terms: DDP / DDU
United Kingdom
Ports: Felixstowe, LHR
Key: Independent Post-Brexit
Terms: DDP / DDU
European Union
Ports: FRA, AMS, RTM
Key: Unified Customs Area
Terms: DDP / DDU
Canada
Ports: YVR, YYZ
Threshold: $20 CAD
Terms: DDP / DDU
Australia
Ports: SYD, MEL
Threshold: $1000 AUD
Terms: DDP / DDU
Clearance Service Types
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
We handle export clearance, import clearance, and pay all duties/taxes. Door-to-door, worry-free.
- Flat-rate, no hidden fees
- Zero tax administration for sellers
- Ideal for FBA sellers wanting hands-off delivery
DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid)
We handle the clearance process, but duties and taxes are billed directly to the consignee/importer.
- Transparent duty costs
- Use your own local tax ID (VAT/EORI)
- Ideal for high-frequency B2B shippers
Customs Consulting
Expert advice on HS code classification, duty estimation, and compliance optimization.
- Accurate HS Code mapping
- Pre-shipment compliance audits
- Duty reduction strategies
Clearance Process Workflow
1. Info Submission
Client provides cargo details & docs
2. Document Audit
Pre-shipment compliance check (1 Day)
3. HS & Duty Calc
Accurate tariff classification
4. Submission
Data filed to destination customs
5. Inspection
Customs exam (If selected)
6. Release & Delivery
Cargo released for final mile
Required Documents
Standard paperwork required for smooth processing.
Key Country Customs Policies
🇺🇸 United States
- De Minimis: $800 (Duty free below this)
- Requirement: Importer of Record Number (IRR) required.
- Agencies: FDA, FCC, CPSC for specific goods.
- Timeframe: Usually 1-2 business days.
🇪🇺 Europe (EU)
- System: Unified Customs Area. Clear once, move freely.
- Requirement: Valid EORI number.
- Tax: VAT Deferment accounting available.
- Compliance: Strict CE marking requirements.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- System: Independent post-Brexit system.
- Requirement: UK-specific EORI number needed.
- Compliance: UKCA mark replacing CE.
- Timeframe: Fast-track lines for Sino-UK routes.
🇨🇦 Canada
- De Minimis: $20 CAD (Almost all imports taxed).
- Requirement: Business Number (BN) needed.
- Agencies: CFIA for food and organics.
- Timeframe: 1-3 business days.
🇦🇺 Australia
- De Minimis: $1000 AUD.
- Tax: 10% GST applies.
- Treaty: ChAFTA allows duty-free for certain Chinese goods.
- Timeframe: 1-2 business days.
Product Category Compliance
We guide you through the complex certification requirements for sensitive categories.
Electronics
CE / FCC / RoHS / Battery UN38.3
Textiles
Material Composition Tags, Origin Marks
Toys
CPC (US), EN71 (EU), Warning Labels
Food / Cosmetics
FDA Registration, Ingredient Declaration
Batteries
MSDS, UN38.3, Hazmat Declarations
Why Choose Our Clearance Service?
Local Expertise
Direct partnerships with licensed brokers in all 5 major markets.
Pre-Shipment Audit
We catch document errors before cargo leaves origin, reducing exam rates.
2-Hour Response
Dedicated emergency clearance teams for customs holds and inspections.
Multilingual Support
Seamless translation and bridging between Chinese shippers and foreign customs.
Clearance FAQ
Our DDP service covers export customs from origin, ocean/air freight, destination import customs clearance, and the payment of all applicable import duties and VAT. You simply pay one flat rate.
Customs inspections are random or targeted based on risk. If an inspection occurs, the associated terminal and inspection fees are typically billed back to the shipper, unless pre-arranged differently in your contract.
We require the Commercial Invoice and Packing List at least 3-5 days before the vessel/flight departs to allow time for pre-auditing and avoiding delays.
Incorrect HS codes can lead to underpayment or overpayment of duties. Underpayment can result in severe customs penalties, cargo holds, and blacklisting. Our experts verify codes before submission.
Success Stories
Electronics Retailer FCC Hold
Issue: Cargo held by CBP due to missing FCC declarations for wireless earbuds.
Result: Our local team liaised with the FDA/FCC, corrected the Form 740 within 24 hours, and secured release without storage penalties.
Apparel HS Code Optimization
Issue: Client paying 12% duty on mixed textile jackets.
Result: We re-classified the garments based on primary material weight via binding tariff information, dropping the duty rate to 8%, saving $15k annually.
Post-Brexit EORI Setup
Issue: Amazon seller using an EU EORI for UK shipments post-Brexit, causing a hard stop.
Result: Guided client through emergency UK EORI registration and utilized our bond to clear the backlog in 2 days.
Get a Clearance Quote
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