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Customs clearance

Customs clearance

Customs clearance

Shipping documents

Getting the right documents, licenses and certificates ready is vital for smooth shipping. Here are some of the most common types of paperwork and step-by-step guides on how to fill them in.  

commercial invoice
commercial invoice
commercial invoice

How to fill out a commercial invoice

When it comes to shipping internationally, a commercial invoice is one...


waybill
waybill
waybill

How to fill in an air waybill

If you’re shipping goods internationally, you’ll need to provide an air waybill...


goods-description
goods-description
goods-description

How to provide a clear goods description

The key to smooth shipping is providing clear and accurate information on...


goods-value
goods-value
goods-value

How to declare the value of your goods

Customs use the value to clear your goods and determine the duties and...


certificate of origin
certificate of origin
certificate of origin

What is a certificate of origin?

Also known as a CO, it's an official document that states where a product...


export
export
export

What export documentation do I need?

Exporting means sending goods from one country to another – and they pass...


license
license
license

What is an export license?

An export license is a document issued by government bodies allowing...



Shipping terms and codes

From HS codes to Incoterms®, there are lots of industry terms to get your head around. Learn what they mean and how to find the ones that apply to your shipment. 

hs code
hs code
hs code

What is an HS code?

HS code is short for Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding...


incoterms
incoterms
incoterms

What are Incoterms®?

Incoterms® is short for International Commercial Terms and are a set of 11...


eori-number
eori-number
eori-number

What is an EORI number?

'EORI number' is short for 'Economic Operators Registration and...


what is cities
what is cities
what is cities

What is CITES?

CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered...


temporary import
temporary import
temporary import

What is temporary import?

Whether you're setting up an art show or need to send a shoe sample to a store–...


export controls
export controls
export controls

What are export controls?

If you're sending goods to another country, you need to check its export laws...




'How to' guides

Whether it’s calculating taxes or gathering customs documents, shipping abroad can be a tricky process. Our guides take you through what you need to know, so you'll be up to speed and ready to ship in no time.

internationally
internationally
internationally

How to ship internationally

Shipping internationally may seem complicated, but with this guide you'll find... 


gifts
gifts
gifts

How to ship gifts abroad

When it comes to gifts, there's no expectation of payment and it's usually...


samples
samples
samples

How to ship samples

A sample is usually a trial product sent from a seller to buyer, who isn’t usually...


import
import
import

How to import goods

Importing goods means bringing in something from another country – and...


duties and taxes
duties and taxes
duties and taxes

How duties and taxes are calculated

Customs authorities are responsible for collecting any duties and taxes on...