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Shipping documents â€” BL, invoice, packing list etc.

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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…

544 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

665 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago

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What are Incoterms and why are they important in importing goods?

I keep seeing terms like FOB, CIF, EXW in supplier contracts and I am not sure what they mean or which one to agree to when import…

incoterms documentation import

644 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago

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Why is marine cargo insurance necessary?

My freight forwarder keeps pushing me to buy cargo insurance but I feel like it is an unnecessary cost. Can you explain the real r…

documentation insurance sea-freight

643 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago

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What are the classifications of dangerous goods as per the IMDG code?

I need to ship some chemical products internationally by sea. What are the IMDG dangerous goods classes and how do I find out whic…

documentation hazmat sea-freight dangerous-goods

599 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago

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Can someone explain the charges and fees of a freight forwarder from China to the USA?

I am starting to import from China and got a freight quote with around 12 different line items. Which fees are standard and which …

freight-rate documentation freight-forwarding import

751 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

657 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

881 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 â€” what happens, who does wh…

customs documentation import

899 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

457 answered priya_customs · 4 months ago

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