Customs Declarant

DOCUMENT HANDLING & PREPARATION

Review complete set of import documents (BL, HBL, MBL, CI, PL, COO, permits, packing list, certificates & supporting docs)

Validate accuracy of BL vs. documents and ensure correct manifest details

Confirm Draft BL with agent abroad and ensure timely forwarding of FINAL BL

Monitor arrival notices, last free day, demurrage/detention exposure

Ensure NO late manifestation through timely coordination with forwarders

TARIFF CLASSIFICATION & VALUATION

Determine correct HS Codes / AHTN Classification

Apply Customs valuation methods (transaction value, deductive, computed, etc.)

Evaluate dutiable vs. non-dutiable charges

Compute duties, taxes, excise (if applicable), penalties

LODGEMENT & DECLARATION FILING

Prepare and lodge Goods Declaration (IEIRD) through E2M

Encode data accurately:

General cargo details

Container information

Description of goods ...