Goods and HS code
We collect the description, composition, function, origin, article number and technical materials. We mark the code as preliminary until it is confirmed by the responsible person or competent authority.
Support for
customs clearance
We help prepare the goods and documents for customs clearance. We check which information is missing and who is authorised to submit documents for your order. If a suitable contractor is available, we agree the importer’s role, scope of work and costs before clearance.
How we prepare cargo for clearance
We check the goods description, documents and selected procedure. The scope of services is agreed in advance; the customs authority decides whether the goods are released.
Documents and applicant
We check the invoice, contract, packing list, transport documents, permits, certificates, power of attorney and importer or declarant data.
Payments and preliminary calculation
Duties, taxes, charges and broker’s work are shown as separate lines. The rate depends on the code, value, origin, procedure and destination country.
Who makes the payment
Before filing, we record the payer, currency, payment purpose, bank charges and confirmations. We do not promise to pay on the client’s behalf without an agreed role and authority.
Declaration filing
We determine who prepares and signs the declaration, what information is submitted and who answers requests. The electronic or other format depends on the applicable procedure and participant.
Requests, inspection and adjustment
We record in advance how to act if documents are requested, goods are inspected, classification or value changes, goods are stored in a temporary storage warehouse or a specialist is needed.
The code starts with composition and function
A commercial name alone is not enough. Attach the specification, material, purpose, photos, manufacturer and origin details; the preliminary code must be confirmed.
Check the procedure and documents first
Before payment and shipment, we check permits, marking, Incoterms, declarant, power of attorney, route and end use. We do not promise acceptance without a complete document set.
The format depends on the procedure
Electronic filing does not remove document or signatory responsibility requirements. We clarify the participant, authority, format and how to answer requests.
Do not carry rules over between countries
EAEU, national regimes, transit and re-export have different conditions. In the request, state the import and sales country, origin and route.
Who is responsible for each clearance step
Before submitting the documents, we agree who acts as importer, who files the declaration and who makes the payment. Each participant’s authority and work are recorded in the contract.
Goods and classification
Importer/declarant and engaged specialist
- What we confirm
- Composition, function, origin, technical description and code, if available
- Next step
- We record the preliminary code and the list of questions before calculating the costs.
Documents and applicant
Importer, supplier, carrier and authorised representative
- What we confirm
- Invoice, contract, packing list, transport documents and permits
- Next step
- We determine who prepares each document and clarify the missing information.
Payments and preliminary calculation
Payer, recipient and the participant who confirms the calculation
- What we confirm
- Currency, purpose, assessment base, fees and separate cost items
- Next step
- We agree the estimate and review procedure without mixing in government charges.
Declaration filing
Declarant or authorised representative under a confirmed power of attorney
- What we confirm
- Authority, filing format, signatory and limits of responsibility
- Next step
- We transfer the document set only after confirming the participant who will file it.
Request, inspection or adjustment
The appointed declarant/representative and the client-side owner of the response
- What we confirm
- Authority’s request, response deadline, additional documents and actual costs
- Next step
- We agree the response to the request and any change to the calculation.
Services and customs charges are calculated separately
Costs depend on the country, goods, code and procedure. We show the contractor’s work, OZTA’s fee and government charges as separate lines.
What makes up the cost?
The estimate lists the representative’s services, duties and taxes, documents, warehousing, customs examination, packaging and transport separately. Amounts depend on the goods, country and procedure. We add the OZTA coordination fee to the provider’s confirmed price: 10% of the work price, with a minimum of $20 per agreed assignment. This percentage does not apply to government charges.
Clearance coordination
The fee for the agreed coordination, preparation or support scope is recorded separately from government charges and third-party services.
For the agreed scope of work
Customs charges
Duties and charges depend on the HS code, origin, customs value, procedure and destination country; the customs authority determines the actual assessment.
After checking the goods
Import taxes
VAT and other taxes depend on the jurisdiction, procedure, classification and importer status. The calculation method is confirmed by an accountant or customs specialist.
By country and procedure
Permits and compliance
Certification, declarations, marking and additional permits are not required for every shipment; we check applicability by goods and market.
After checking the category
Temporary storage and warehousing
Costs for temporary storage, handling and additional operations arise according to the route, documents, inspection and participants’ decisions.
According to the facility’s tariff
Inspection and adjustment
A physical inspection, laboratory work, correction of information or repeat filing may require separate work and costs; we record the procedure when it occurs.
According to the actual event
From supplier documents to clearance
Collect the document set
We record the countries and points of departure and destination, Incoterms, goods, code, value and currency, weight or volume, packaging, recipient, documents and required date.
After receiving the data
Check classification
We compare the goods’ composition and function, origin, permits, marking, procedure and applicable restrictions. If information is missing, we prepare a list of follow-up items.
Depending on the volume of documentation
Agree the filing
We determine the declarant, power of attorney, payment chain, documents and responsibility limits of the client, OZTA, broker and carrier.
After the preliminary check
Request or release
The customs authority may request information, order an inspection or make another decision. We record the status, costs and next step without guaranteeing release.
According to the procedure
What is important to agree before filing
Clearance is more than sending a declaration. We determine in advance which data is checked, who prepares the documents and who answers additional requests; release and assessments remain decisions of the customs authority.
The code or description is not supported by documents
We pass the composition, purpose and technical documents to a specialist to clarify the classification.
The customs authority requested documents or ordered an inspection
We record the request, responsible person, response deadline, storage and additional costs; the authority makes the decision.
The charges differ from the preliminary estimate
We show what was calculated preliminarily and why the amount may change; the actual assessment is confirmed under the procedure.
The invoice, power of attorney or permit needed for filing is missing
We prepare a checklist, identify the person responsible for each document and do not start filing until the agreed minimum set of documents is available.
What is important to know before ordering
About documents, costs and participants in customs clearance.
Which documents are needed to start?
Goods description, invoice or contract, packing list, transport documents, countries of origin and destination, value and currency, weight/volume, HS code if available, permits, importer/declarant data and a power of attorney when needed.
How long does clearance take?
The timing depends on the completeness of the documents, goods, procedure, declarant, authority workload, document requests and inspection. We do not promise a fixed release date before the check.
What makes up the cost?
The estimate lists the representative’s services, duties and taxes, documents, warehousing, customs examination, packaging and transport separately. Amounts depend on the goods, country and procedure. We add the OZTA coordination fee to the provider’s confirmed price: 10% of the work price, with a minimum of $20 per agreed assignment. This percentage does not apply to government charges.
Why is the HS code important?
It affects classification, payments, permits and restrictions. The code cannot be reliably selected from the name alone; composition, function, origin and supporting documents are needed.
Can EAEU rules be applied?
Only if the goods, origin, recipient, route and procedure actually fall under the applicable rules. We check the country and basis separately and do not promise a benefit in advance.
What does electronic filing change?
It determines how information is transmitted, but does not remove requirements for documents, authority and responses to requests. We confirm the format and participant for the procedure.
What happens after release?
Documents and information may be subject to subsequent review within the applicable procedure. We record who is responsible for storage, corrections and communication before filing.
Can goods be re-exported?
The possibility depends on the procedure, goods history, documents, route and country. Before deciding, we check the facts and refer the question to a competent specialist or authority.
When can the charges differ?
The grounds depend on the procedure, code, origin, purpose, recipient status and current rules. We do not name an exemption or rate without checking the specific shipment.
What happens during an inspection?
The customs authority may order a check under the procedure. We record the request, documents, response deadline, storage and additional costs; an inspection cannot be avoided or release guaranteed without checking.
What should I do if the code is wrong?
We stop an unconfirmed filing, compare the description and documents, and determine the correction procedure and responsible person. Consequences and payments depend on the facts and the competent authority’s decision.
How do I start working with OZTA?
Send a description of the goods, documents, countries and addresses, Incoterms, importer/declarant data, value, weight/volume, code if available and deadline. We will identify missing information, roles and a possible next step.
Send us the shipment documents
To start, we need a goods description, the supplier’s invoice and the import country. If the HS code is already known, include it. We will clarify the remaining data and prepare an offer; the customs authority decides on release.
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