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Customs clearance, duties, and regulations
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How does the AMS (Automated Manifest System) filing work for US-bound cargo?
My forwarder charged me \$25 for "AMS filing." I understand it is mandatory for the US, but who files it, what information is in i…
customs documentation sea-freight
156 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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How do I calculate the landed cost for goods imported from China to India?
I want to understand the total cost of my goods after importing — not just the purchase price. What are all the components of la…
customs freight-rate import
269 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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Is a certificate of origin required for importing from China?
My supplier says I need a Certificate of Origin (CO) for my import from China. When is it mandatory and what type of CO should I a…
customs documentation import
475 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What does "import customs clearance" mean when tracking a package from China?
My package from Alibaba is stuck on "Import Customs Clearance" status for 5 days. Is this normal? What does it mean and when shoul…
customs documentation import
585 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Why do shipments sometimes get delayed in customs?
My container has been "in customs" for 12 days and my supplier says this is normal. Is it? What are the most common reasons for cu…
customs documentation import
543 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What permits do I need to import goods from China and sell them in India?
I want to start a small import business buying goods from Alibaba in China and selling in India. What licences, registrations, and…
customs documentation import
628 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What are the essential documents required for customs clearance in sea freight?
I am exporting for the first time and need to understand exactly which documents are required at origin and destination for sea fr…
customs documentation sea-freight
664 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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votes
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What's the difference between DAP and DDP in Incoterms?
My supplier is offering two Incoterms options: DAP (Delivered at Place) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Which is better for me as a…
incoterms customs import
799 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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How do I ship a container from China to my warehouse?
I sourced 500 cartons of product from a Chinese manufacturer. I want to ship it to my warehouse in the UK. Walk me through the ste…
customs container documentation import
656 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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How does a freight forwarder handle customs clearance?
I am new to importing. When I hire a freight forwarder, does that include customs clearance, or is that a separate service? What e…
customs documentation freight-forwarding
880 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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What is the customs clearance process for imported goods?
My first container is arriving next week. Walk me through the customs clearance process step by step — what happens, who does wh…
customs documentation import
898 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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What documents are required for customs clearance in India?
A client is importing industrial equipment from Germany to India for the first time. They've asked me to prepare a complete checkl…
customs documentation
456 answered priya_customs · 4 months ago
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