Maersk Customs Services in Qatar

Core products

Import Customs Clearance

Standard full import customs clearance process

• Full import customs clearance
• Classification of goods using HS CODE system
• Arrangement of delivery

Export Customs Clearance

Standard full export customs clearance process

• Export declaration
• Export document preparation
• Consolidation

Additional Maersk Customs Services

Beyond acquiring clearances, we also offer requirement-based consultation and procedural assistance for your cargo:

• HTS Classification: We can assist with determining the correct tariff classification and applicable duty and taxes. We will require a thorough description of the product along with the country of origin.
• Item registration with Dubai Municipality and EHS Environment Health and Safety
• Duty Drawback: If you have exported or intend to export goods previously imported with duty paid, there is a possibility you can get a refund of the duty. Drawback is a mechanism that Customs enables importers to get a refund of duty paid on imported goods when they are exported or destroyed
• Trade Agreement Qualification The Rules of Origin (ROO) are an agreed set of rules between countries that share a preferential trade agreement, such as a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). They determine the criteria for which goods are eligible for free or preferential import tariffs.
• Food Items Registration and Label Assessment in the Food Import Request (FIRS)
• VAT Refund

What is required to complete Maersk Customs Services?

Exports

Documents Required to initiate custom clearance for Export:

• Original Packing List
• Original Commercial Invoice
• Original Delivery Invoice

Imports

Documents Required to initiate custom clearance for Import:

• Original Bill of Lading /Express Bill of Lading (BL) (which ever issued at the time of release to client, if express release , than the authorization letter with customer import code to be handed over )
• Original Packing List
• Original Commercial Invoice
• Original Certificate of origin
• Duty waiver (if applicable)
• Trade license with valid import code

For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.

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