Customs Clearance

Customs clearance is an essential process that goods are required to go through when entering or leaving a country. The procedures for custom clearance are put in place to facilitate the smooth flow of global trade by ensuring that the appropriate taxes and duties are paid, and that all relevant regulations are adhered to.

When exporting goods, it’s important to comply with the regulations set by the EACCMA 2004. Goods for exportation should be declared and supported by documentary evidence. They must also be exported within thirty days from the date of entry.

To export goods, you will need the services of a licensed customs clearing agent like RCL Africa to process exportation documents and clear goods on your behalf. Some items may attract an export levy as outlined in the First Schedule of the miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act of 2016.

When exporting goods, it’s important to comply with the regulations set by the EACCMA 2004. Goods for exportation should be declared and supported by documentary evidence. They must also be exported within thirty days from the date of entry.

To export goods, you will need the services of a licensed customs clearing agent like RCL Africa to process exportation documents and clear goods on your behalf. Some items may attract an export levy as outlined in the First Schedule of the Miscellaneous Fees and Levies Act of 2016.

RCL Africa will be responsible for declaring the goods in the customs system and will facilitate the process of entry declaration, processing, stuffing, verification, and release. Upon compliant declaration, a certificate of export will be issued by customs upon the exit through the border or port.

Importation refers to bringing goods into a country from a foreign nation. When importing goods, it’s essential to declare them within twenty-one days after their arrival or commencement of discharge. The importer or the clearing agent will provide all mandatory details when declaring imports in the customs clearance system.

To import goods, it’s necessary to engage a licensed customs clearing agent like RCL Africa. Duties and taxes are payable, depending on the value of the imported items and the applicable duty rates. These include import duties, excise duties, value-added tax (VAT), import declaration fees, and railway development levy.

The goods clearance process involves lodging and processing the Import Declaration Form (IDF), entry declaration, payment of taxes, and processing, verification, and other enforcement measures, and finally clearance and release by customs. In need of our services? Contact us or get a quote.

Exportation documents required, including but not limited to:

 

  • A valid Commercial Invoice, detailing the goods being exported and their value
  • Certificate of origin, specifying the originating country of the goods
  • Permit/License for restricted goods, if applicable
  • Personal or Taxpayer Identification Number (PIN certificate) of the exporter
  • Purchase Orders/Contracts, outlining the agreement between the buyer and seller
  • Packing List, detailing the contents of the shipment
Importation documents required, including but not limited to:

 

  • A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from the PVoC agent for regulated products;
  • an import standards mark (ISM) when applicable;
  • Valid Commercial Invoice from the exporting firm
  • valid pro forma invoices from the exporting firm.
  • Bill of Lading (sea cargo)/Airway Bill (air cargo)
  • Certificate of origin
  • Freight invoice for sea cargo
  • Logbook and its translation if it is not in English (motor vehicle)
  • Permit/License for restricted goods
  • Personal or Taxpayer Identification Number (PIN certificate)
  • Exemption letter (in case goods are exempted)
  • Purchase Orders/Contracts
  • Certificate of Roadworthiness for Motor Vehicles
  • Packing List
  • Letter of Credit (if available)
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