Customs Clearance.

Customs Clearance Services

Navigating customs regulations can be complex, time-consuming, and costly if not done correctly. That’s why ISL Integrated Logistics and Shipping offers a complete suite of Customs Clearance Services — ensuring your shipments move smoothly through international borders, free from delays, fines, or compliance risks.

Our experienced in-house customs brokers, trade compliance specialists, and regional coordinators work closely with port authorities and government agencies worldwide. Whether you’re importing pharmaceuticals to Dubai, exporting machinery from Houston, or handling bonded cargo in Jeddah, ISL delivers swift, accurate, and fully compliant customs clearance solutions — every time.

 

Benefits of Partnering with ISL

  • Faster Clearance Shipments clear ports in hours, not days

  • Risk Mitigation Avoid costly fines and customs violations

  • Cost Optimization Reduce duties through correct HS codes, exemptions, and trade programs

  • Full Compliance Adhere to changing trade laws, quotas, and sanctions

  • One-Stop-Shop Shipping + Customs + Warehousing + Distribution under one roof

  • 24/7 Support Time zone–independent clearance for urgent shipments

Our Customs Clearance Capabilities

  • Preparation and submission of shipping bills, bill of lading (BL), commercial invoices, and packing lists
  • Coordination of Certificates of Origin, insurance, MSDS, and other regulatory paperwork
  • Digitally submitted customs entries to minimize processing time

  • Accurate calculation and payment of Customs Duties, VAT, Excise Taxes, and Anti-Dumping Duties
  • HS Code classification and product valuation according to WCO guidelines
  • Tariff consultancy to explore exemptions, FTAs (Free Trade Agreements), and duty drawbacks

  • Ensure full adherence to international regulations such as:
  • WCO, WTO, IMDG, FDA, CEPA, REACH, and local customs laws
  • Pre-clearance audits, classification rulings, and appeals
  • AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) compliance and filing support

  • Clearance support for goods under bonded warehousing, temporary import, or re-export
  • Management of Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and Outward Processing Relief (OPR) schemes
  • Coordination with Free Trade Zones (FTZ), Special Economic Zones (SEZ), and Duty-Free Warehousing

  • Physical inspection supervision by customs officers
  • On-site coordination for x-ray scanning, lab testing, or sampling
  • Immediate re-packing, relabeling, or reworking if required

  • Digital customs clearance filing in over 30 jurisdictions
  • Access to national single window platforms (e.g., Dubai Trade, PACCS, ACE)
  • Remote Customs Brokerage and clearance support without being physically present at the port

With over 25 years of experience, a presence in 18+ countries, and a relentless commitment to precision and compliance, ISL is your customs partner of choice for smooth global trade.