Running into heavy bureaucracy and red tape can slow the clearance process and impact your business' efficiency. Furthermore, applying the right processes with correct documentation can be cumbersome, especially if your goods must pass through multiple legislative jurisdictions.
Fortunately, our proven customs export clearance and transit services are designed to cut through the uncertainty and get your goods to where they need to be, when they need to be there.
Our export customs clearance and transit services at a glance
Our wide range of customs export services is designed to help you export your goods without delays, at optimal costs, and in full accordance with regulatory requirements. Here are some of the export customs clearance and transit services we offer:
- Export declarations
- Export Declaration (EX)
- Export Accompanying Document (EAD) - Issuing Certificates of Origin (CO)
- EUR-1
- ATR1
- GSP-form A
- Statement on Origin (SoO) - Transit procedures
- Issuing Transit Document (TAD)
Taking exports to the next level
There are several key benefits to partnering with us. Our well-established expertise and international presence put us in a pole position when it comes to getting your goods cleared through customs—quickly and without unnecessary delays and demurrage.
Unrivalled benefits
Global coverage
We have a presence at all major international exit points, enabling your goods to breeze through customs. We are strategically set up to support all core international trade flows, giving you maximum access to multiple routes, reducing the number of partners, and keeping costs in check.
Compliance, without fail
Things can get complicated quickly, especially in a trade landscape where customs regulations are prone to change. As a trusted trade partner, we secure your end-to-end international supply chain and help you take advantage of customs simplified procedures. We prioritise compliance according to the required customs legislation and national provisions.
Cut delays and build trust
Unclear customs processes cause delays, which impact your bottom line. Vague timings can also block you from proper planning. With that in mind, our export customs clearance services can be fully aligned with your operational activities. They consider cut-off times and are fully synced with partners across your entire supply chain—no more missed delivery deadlines.
Reliable transit services
Our solution rests on our customs guarantees with each EU member state, even for high-value goods. This means that there are no customs delays as your goods move through successive countries with adequate customs guarantees.
Experts at handling big numbers
Kuehne+Nagel has long-term experience in international trade and customs. In so doing, we are able to respond rapidly to changing market and regulatory conditions. Our global network includes former customs officials, industry professionals, certified customs brokers and specialists. Find out how you can benefit from our extensive range of expertise, coverage and simplified solutions.
Being recognised as a trusted trade partner by numerous authorities, we help businesses navigate trade efficiently. As well as holding Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status, we are also certified by the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Partners in Protection (PIP).
Improving your bottom line via customs optimisation
Customs typically comprise of a far larger share of landed costs than transportation itself, yet companies are often preoccupied with the latter.
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Useful links:
Asia-Pacific
- Australian Border Force
- Australian Government—Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China
- Hong Kong—Customs and Excise Department
- India—Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
- Indonesia—Directorate General of Customs and Tax
- Japan Customs
- Korea Customs Service
- Royal Malaysian Customs Department
- New Zealand—Customs Service
- Republic of the Philippines—Bureau of Customs
- Singapore Customs
- Taiwan—Customs Port Trade Single Window
- Thai Customs
- Vietnam Customs
Europe
- 6th VAT directive
- Check UK VAT number
- European Commission—Access2Markets
- European Commission—customs
- European Commission—member states' customs websites
- EORI number validation
- UK EORI validation
- UK Market Access database
- UK Taxation (Cross-Border Trade) Act 2018
- UK trade tariff
Middle East and Africa
- Egyptian Customs Authority
- Egyptian Tax Authority
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- KenTrade
- Nafeza platform
- Republic of Türkiye—Ministry of Trade
- Saber Platform
- Saudi Arabia Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority
- South Africa Revenue Service (SARS)
- UAE Customs—Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security
- UAE Gateway—Federal Customs Authority
North America
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- National Customs Agency of Mexico
- Mexico—Single Window for Foreign Trade
- Mexico—Servicio Nactional de Información de Comercio Exterior
- Canada Border Services Agency