CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AUTHORISATION PROCEDURE

We explain all steps required to successfully complete the customs clearance authorisation and the most important aspects for choosing an appropriate customs representative for your foreign trade operations.

INSTRUCTIONS

Check the information we have prepared that briefly explains how to carry out customs clearance authorisation on the Tax Agency's website: How to authorise a customs agent online?

SHOULD I ENTRUST CUSTOMS CLEARANCE TO A SPECIALISED PARTNER?

Any company that carries out exports and imports can take care of customs formalities on its own. However, despite not being an obligation, the complexity of these procedures and the risk that any error may represent in terms of meeting deadlines, make delegating these tasks to customs agents the best decision for exporting and importing companies.

Entrusting customs procedures to a customs broker or specialised freight forwarder provides the necessary guarantee for the correct movement of merchandise across borders and saves unforeseen events and interruptions in international traffic.

WHAT CRITERIA SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHEN CHOOSING A CUSTOMS AGENT?

There are a large number of companies on the market that specialise in customs clearance. Below, we list 10 keys that will help you decide which agent is the most suitable for you to entrust your customs procedures to.

Keys for choosing a customs agent

EXPERTISE IN CUSTOMS

Customs clearance is a task that cannot be improvised. It requires a high level of specialisation, therefore it is essential for the agent to have a sufficiently extensive track record in the correct fulfilment of procedures, demonstrating extensive experience in all types of traffic and markets.

AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR

Check that your customs broker has AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification. This authorisation shows that customs considers the operator to be a trustworthy, compliant and reliable agent for customs operations, and therefore provides a series of advantages in the streamlining of procedures that will benefit your company.

PROFESSIONALS WITH EXTENSIVE CUSTOMS KNOWLEDGE

Customs matters require constant updating in the abundant and changing regulations, which is why it is of the utmost importance to have a large team of specialised professionals who are strategically located to offer global coverage for international transits.

CUSTOMS CONSULTANCY

An optimal customs service cannot be limited to regulatory compliance. Advice is a service increasingly demanded by companies to increase competitiveness in the cross-border movement of merchandise.

ADDITIONAL CUSTOMS SERVICES

It is worth assessing the portfolio of related services offered by customs agents. If your company trades internationally, you may also have to comply with certain tax requirements. It is therefore helpful if your agent has an in-house tax consultancy team to meet your needs.

IN ORIGIN AND DESTINATION MARKET SPECIALISTS

A logistics partner with a global structure provides companies with greater coverage to operate in all markets. Check the size of the candidate to become your customs agent and check their experience in the most important traffics for your company, both at origin and destination.

IN-HOUSE FACILITY NETWORK

The availability of the logistics operator's own facilities is another argument to take into account in this choice. A portfolio of customs facilities and logistics platforms on an international scale will give your company a new competitive factor in international traffic.

INTEGRATED LOGISTICS OPERATOR

One of the great advantages of entrusting your customs formalities to a large global logistics operator is the possibility of integrating all operations related to transport, warehousing and customs with a single supplier, which meets all the needs of your supply chain, from start to finish.

TRANSPORT SERVICE OFFERING

Transport is one of the most decisive stages in a foreign trade operation. For this reason, it is advisable to analyse which network, which services and how often each candidate operates in the most strategic markets for your activity.

A PARTNER FOR YOUR COMPANY

An important factor for choosing the best customs agent is the experience they accumulate in the industrial sector in which your company operates. A logistics partner with an industrial vision and specific knowledge of the niche activity is a strategic ally to improve the overall productivity of your business.

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