FOR ALL YOUR CUSTOM CLEARANCE / DDU / DDP SHIPMENTS IN INDIA – YOUR TRUSTED PARTNET APT LOGISTICS INDIA

APT Logistics plays a crucial role in facilitating the customs clearance process for import shipments and cargo in India. Navigating the complex customs procedures and regulations is essential for smooth and timely movement of goods across borders. Here’s how APT Logistics helps in customs clearance of import shipments and cargo in India:

Documentation Preparation:

1. Customs Declarations: APT Logistics assists in preparing accurate customs declarations, ensuring that all required information is correctly presented to customs authorities.
2. Import Documentation: The company compiles and submits the necessary import documentation, including bills of entry, invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and other relevant paperwork.

Tariff Classification:

1. HS Code Determination: APT Logistics helps in determining the correct Harmonized System (HS) codes for imported goods, ensuring proper tariff classification for accurate assessment of duties and taxes.
2. Valuation: The company ensures that the declared value of the imported goods aligns with customs valuation rules and guidelines, minimizing the risk of valuation disputes.

Customs Duty Assessment:

1. Duty Calculation: APT Logistics calculates applicable customs duties, taxes, and fees based on the imported goods’ value, classification, and other relevant factors.
2. Duty Exemptions and Concessions: The company identifies potential duty exemptions, concessions, or preferential tariff rates based on trade agreements, helping clients optimize costs.

Pre-Clearance and Post-Clearance Activities:

1. Pre-Clearance Compliance: APT Logistics ensures that all pre-clearance formalities, such as pre-shipment inspections, testing, and licensing requirements, are met before the goods arrive in India.
2. Customs Examination: The company coordinates and facilitates customs examinations, if required, ensuring that the goods are inspected and released promptly.
3. Port and Airport Handling: APT Logistics liaises with port and airport authorities to ensure seamless handling of import shipments upon arrival, including unloading, storage, and movement to designated areas.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI):

1. EDI Integration: APT Logistics uses electronic data interchange (EDI) systems to submit customs declarations electronically, expediting the clearance process and reducing manual paperwork.

Customs Bond and Security Deposit:

1. Bond Management: The company assists clients in obtaining customs bonds and security deposits, which may be required for specific types of imports or under certain circumstances.

Customs Audit and Compliance:

1. Post-Clearance Audits: APT Logistics helps clients prepare for and navigate customs audits, ensuring that imported goods comply with customs regulations and requirements.

Customs Brokerage Services:

1. Representation: As a licensed customs broker, APT Logistics represents clients before customs authorities, advocating on their behalf and ensuring compliance with customs laws.

Benefits to Clients:

1. Timely Clearance: APT Logistics expedites customs clearance processes, reducing cargo dwell times and minimizing delays.
2. Cost Efficiency: Accurate valuation, classification, and duty calculation result in optimized duty payments, avoiding overpayment or underpayment of customs duties.
3. Regulatory Compliance: The company ensures that imported goods adhere to all customs and regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of penalties or delays.
4. Expertise: APT Logistics’ in-depth knowledge of Indian customs regulations and procedures helps clients navigate complex customs formalities effectively.

In conclusion, APT Logistics plays a pivotal role in the customs clearance of import shipments and cargo in India. By providing expert guidance, documentation support, compliance management, and efficient coordination with customs authorities, the company contributes to the smooth and hassle-free movement of goods across international borders, enhancing trade efficiency and ensuring clients’ import success.

In case you need any of the above services kindly contact us at following email ID’s :-

Bala Iyer – balaiyer@aptlogistics.com – +91 9820517857 WhatsApp / Handphone
Sachin Tiwari – sea@aptlogistics.com – +91 7700914388 WhatsApp / Handphone