🚚 Logistics & Supply Chain · Flowchart
Import Customs Clearance Workflow
The steps a customs broker follows to clear imported cargo: documents, duty, inspection and release.
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What this diagram shows
- The bill of entry is filed electronically before cargo arrives
- Risk management decides between direct release and inspection
- Duty must be paid before the out-of-charge order
Prompt used
Import customs clearance workflow: the importer shares the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading with the customs broker. The broker files the bill of entry on the customs portal. The customs risk system either allows direct release or marks the shipment for document check or physical examination. After assessment, the importer pays duty online, customs issues the out-of-charge order and the cargo is released from the port for delivery.
Mermaid code
flowchart TD
A[Importer shares invoice, packing list, bill of lading] --> B[Broker files bill of entry]
B --> C{Customs risk check}
C -->|Green| F[Assess duty]
C -->|Yellow| D[Document check] --> F
C -->|Red| E[Physical examination] --> F
E -->|Discrepancy| X[Penalty or amendment] --> F
F --> G[Importer pays duty online]
G --> H[Out-of-charge order]
H --> I[Release from port or CFS]
I --> J[Truck to warehouse]Related templates
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