Customs & Trade
Customs Clearance
Licensed clearance, classification and trade compliance.
The problem
Why businesses struggle
Most clearance delays are documentation problems discovered too late — wrong HS codes, missing permits, undervalued invoices.
Business impact
- Storage and demurrage accruing daily
- Penalties and post-clearance audits
- Cargo held pending regulator approval
How Bromley solves it
The process
01
Pre-shipment document review
We check invoices, packing lists and permits before cargo leaves origin.
02
Accurate HS classification
Correct codes protect you from both overpayment and post-clearance penalties.
03
Regulator coordination
Permits and inspections arranged with the relevant agencies in parallel, not in sequence.
04
Duty planning
Duty, VAT and levies calculated in advance so cash is ready on arrival.
Cargo handlingIn operation
Customs Clearance in practice
We check invoices, packing lists and permits before cargo leaves origin.
Case study
Industrial equipment importer
Zero demurrage over 12 months
A standing pre-clearance protocol across 140 consignments removed every demurrage charge from the account.
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Support networkCapabilities
What's included
- Import clearance
- Export clearance
- Transit bonds
- Duty exemptions
- Post-clearance audit support
- Trade advisory
Benefits
What changes for your business
- Pre-arrival lodgement as standard
- Correct classification and valuation
- Permit and licence management
- Audit-ready document archive
Resources
Read before you ship
Proof
Related case studies
Industries served
Sectors we run this for
FAQ
Customs Clearance questions, answered
How does customs clearance work?+
Documents are lodged, cargo is classified and valued, duties and taxes assessed and paid, any inspection is completed, and a release is issued for collection.
What documents do I need to import?+
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, certificate of origin where applicable, and any product-specific permits.
What causes clearance delays?+
Incorrect HS codes, valuation queries, missing permits and late duty payment account for the overwhelming majority.
Can you handle duty exemptions?+
Yes, including donor, NGO and special-regime exemptions, with the supporting documentation prepared and lodged correctly the first time.
Do you keep records for a post-clearance audit?+
Yes. Every entry is kept in an audit-ready document archive so a post-clearance query can be answered quickly.
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