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Procedures & Guides
Follow the exact sequence customs applies — what happens at each step, who does it, and what you need in hand.
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Temporary admission of goods
Bringing goods in for a defined purpose and period — exhibitions, projects, testing or repair — with duty suspended against a guarantee.Steps: 4 stepsProcessing time: 5–10 business days for approvalView procedure: Temporary admission of goods - Compliance
Becoming an Authorized Economic Operator
The assessment path from self-assessment questionnaire to accreditation and periodic review.Steps: 4 stepsProcessing time: Assessment within 90 daysView procedure: Becoming an Authorized Economic Operator - Import
Clearing an imported consignment
From manifest arrival to release order: the full import clearance path for a commercial consignment.Steps: 6 stepsProcessing time: Same day to 3 business days depending on the channelView procedure: Clearing an imported consignment - Compliance
Lodging an administrative appeal
Challenging a valuation, classification or penalty decision before the administrative committee.Steps: 4 stepsProcessing time: 30 days from a complete submissionView procedure: Lodging an administrative appeal - Export
Exporting goods
Lodging an export declaration, obtaining any required permit and getting the loading authority at the exit point.Steps: 4 stepsProcessing time: Same day for most consignmentsView procedure: Exporting goods - Compliance
Requesting an advance ruling
Getting a binding decision on classification, origin or valuation before you import.Steps: 4 stepsProcessing time: Up to 90 daysView procedure: Requesting an advance ruling