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    Customs clearance agents – Seamless trading across borders

    Count on Rhenus as your go-to customs broker in India. As customs clearance agents, we offer comprehensive customs brokerage that ensure your shipments move smoothly and efficiently.

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    Experienced customs broker for holistic service

    As customs clearance agents, we support your international trade strategy and ensure compliance with both national and international regulations.
    Rhenus offers a wide range of customs brokerage services, including export and import procedures, transit and bonded warehousing, customs consulting and automated software solutions as well as tax consulting and fiscal representation. Since global transport chains often extend beyond customs territories, our expertise in customs clearance and deep understanding of national and international trade regulations are essential for the smooth and fast shipment of your goods.

    Our services

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    Export

    As an authorised customs broker, we submit the necessary customs export declarations and supporting documents to relevant government authorities (such as customs and tax agencies) on your behalf.

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    Import

    When importing goods, we submit the mandatory import declaration and supporting documents to the customs authorities on your behalf. Additionally, to streamline your border crossing, we can assist with paying required customs duties, excises and taxes.

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    Transit

    Transit is a customs procedure to allow uncleared goods to be moved across borders and countries under customs control. We can make the transit declarations to secure all potential customs requirements.

    Free trade warehousing zones (FTWZ)

    Free trade warehousing zones are categories of special economic zones (SEZ). There are either stand-alone FTWZs or demarcated areas within sector-specific or multi-product-specific SEZ. Free trade warehousing zones are deemed foreign territories with special benefits and statuses.

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    Special customs procedures

    Special customs procedures enable the temporary use, processing or repair of goods with partial or full duty relief or duty suspension. Our customs clearance agents handle the necessary customs declarations for inward/outward processing, warehousing and temporary admission.

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    Container freight station consolidation

    Leverage our consolidation service of import containers at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) in our nominated CFS. We ensure transparent CFS handling and ground rent charges for you. While providing clear visibility on rates, credit terms and our services, your supply chain gets optimal operational efficiency.

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    Global service centre

    Our global service centre aims to help various European entities with Brexit requirements. The in-house team of experts helps manage import, export and transit customs declarations, end-to-end documentation and document filing services.

    Trust our competent customs clearance agents in India to handle the shipments of UK customers post Brexit. We cater to customs clearance of export and import shipments for several large multinational companies (MNCs) and Indian corporates at all major seaports and airports in India. In addition, we handle customs clearance for chemicals, lubricants, metals, engineering products, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, furniture, FMCG and many more.

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    Benefits

    With comprehensive customs brokerage services, you benefit from secure processing of your customs formalities in accordance with current legislation.

    Get your customs processed quickly and efficiently with the help your customs broker in India.

    Thanks to regular training, our customs experts are always up to date. This ensures that your customs formalities are always in accordance with the law.

    Why choose Rhenus

    • Holistic customs brokerage service: The customs clearance agents at Rhenus will support you in all matters of compliance. For instance, we make sure that all anti-terrorism regulations and trade restrictions are observed.
    • Storage in our bonded warehouses: Based on your specific needs, your goods will be stored in our bonded warehouses duty unpaid as well as secure, theft-proof and weather-protected until they continue on their transport route to their final destination. In our capacity as an authorised consignor, we can clear goods at authorised locations without being on-site ourselves and involve third parties within the scope of this authorisation.
    • Worldwide customs network: With our certified customs operations and procedures, quick and compliant solutions are easily implemented.
    • Innovation and digitalisation: We ensure a fast and transparent flow of goods with our digital solutions.
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    Do you need support with your customs brokerage challenges?

    Whether you are looking to enter new markets or optimise existing processes, our experts are there for you.

    Frequently asked questions

    The duration of the customs clearance process varies based on the destination country, the nature of the goods being exported and other influencing factors. However, you can expedite the process by ensuring comprehensive and accurate documentation of your shipment. Our customs experts are available to provide a detailed assessment tailored to your specific requirements.

    We provide comprehensive support for all essential import, export and transit processes. Additionally, we specialise in handling complex customs procedures, including inward/outward processing relief, the simplified customs declaration procedure (formerly CFSP) and entry into other specialised regimes.

    Our end-to-end customs clearance services span multiple countries. Leveraging our proprietary software, we seamlessly use the same data for export and transit to facilitate import clearance at the destination, ensuring efficiency and consistency throughout the process.

    Yes, we can assist with customs warehousing and interim storage needs. We offer options for short-term storage as well as longer-term solutions involving customs-controlled facilities.