customs clearance
Import approval process
Customs clearance is the process of getting goods approved to enter or leave a country.
It involves submitting documentation, paying duties and taxes, and satisfying import or export regulations.
Until customs clearance is complete, shipments remain in limbo: The package is stuck at customs clearance.
Freight forwarders and customs brokers handle clearance for businesses that ship internationally.
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