What documents will you need from me?

Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin where applicable, and any product compliance certificates. We tell you exactly what applies to your cargo.

What causes clearance delays?

Undervalued or inconsistent invoices, vague product descriptions, and wrong HS codes cause most delays — all of which we check before your cargo leaves China.

Customs officer reviewing shipment documents beside stacked containers at a port

Customs Clearance

Import and export clearance handled by specialists who check paperwork before cargo moves, classify goods correctly, and keep duty exposure predictable at both ends of the lane.

Most clean files clear within 1–3 working days Any importer who has ever lost days at the port

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Indicative transit

Most clean files clear within 1–3 working days

Best suited to

Any importer who has ever lost days at the port

Primary coverage

China · Pakistan · Worldwide

What's included

How Customs Clearance works with AirBridge.

Documentation support

Invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificates reviewed before departure.

HS classification

Correct tariff headings so duty is accurate and disputes are avoided.

Duty & tax management

Clear estimates of duty, sales tax and levies as part of your quote.

Fast processing

Filed early, followed through, and escalated when an inspection is raised.

Good to know

Pre-shipment document check as standard
Coordination with port authorities and terminals
Guidance on regulated and certified products

Quote this service

Send your cargo details and our customs clearance team will reply with a route and estimate.

Operational benefits

Built to protect the shipment, not just book it.

Risk checked

Cargo, supplier and documentation risks reviewed before movement.

Lane matched

Routing selected around deadline, budget, dimensions and handling needs.

Milestones visible

Clear handovers and proactive updates from collection through delivery.

Mode comparison

Choose speed, cost, and control with confidence.

Every quote is built around the cargo itself. This comparison gives you a practical starting point.

Decision point	Air	Sea	Rail	DDP
Typical speed	3–7 days	18–35 days	12–20 days	Route-specific
Best for	Urgent / high value	Bulk / heavy cargo	Balanced cost & speed	Simple landed delivery
Small shipments
Full container
Door delivery	Optional	Optional	Optional	Included

Step by step

The shipment journey for this service.

Documents collected and reviewed

Classification and duty estimate

Declaration filed at destination

Release, payment and delivery

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