CUSTOMS · IMPORT CLEARANCE
Import Customs Clearance in India
Bill of Entry filed, duty assessed, examination handled and out-of-charge secured — your imports cleared fast at every port, airport and ICD by our in-house licensed brokers.
- Bill of Entry
- filed on ICEGATE
- Duty assessed
- classification & valuation
- Out-of-charge
- released for delivery
Bill of entry · duty · release
CLEARED THE DAY IT LANDS
- AEO
- LICENSED CHA
- ICEGATE
- RMS
- EDI
- EVERY PORT
In-house brokers · RMS-facilitated · duty & compliance right the first time
03 · THE BASICS
What is import customs clearance?
Before imported goods can leave the port, a Bill of Entry must be filed, duty paid and the cargo released. Here’s the flow — and where it goes wrong.
WHEN YOU NEED IT
- You’re importing to IndiaAny commercial import must be cleared.
- A Bill of Entry is dueFiled to declare the goods to customs.
- Duty & IGST applyAssessed and paid before release.
- Some goods need NOCsFSSAI, ADC, BIS and others.
- Delay means demurrageHeld cargo bleeds port storage.
THE IMPORT CLEARANCE FLOW
- Bill of EntryFiled on ICEGATE against the import manifest (IGM).
- Self-assessmentHS code, value and duty declared by the importer.
- RMS routingThe risk system facilitates it — or flags it for check.
- Out-of-chargeDuty paid, examined if needed, then released for delivery.
04 · WHAT YOU NEED
What it takes to clear an import
The documents customs needs, and the duties you’ll pay — we prepare the first and calculate the second, up front.
DOCUMENTS TO IMPORT
- Commercial invoice & packing listWhat’s in the shipment and its value.
- Bill of lading / AWBThe carrier’s transport document.
- IEC & AD CodeYour import code and port registration.
- Certificate of OriginFor preferential duty, where it applies.
- Agency NOCsFSSAI, ADC, BIS — where the goods need them.
DUTIES & TAXES
- Basic Customs Duty (BCD)The core tariff on the assessed value.
- IGST on importsIntegrated GST, creditable for most.
- Social Welfare SurchargeA surcharge on the duty.
- Anti-dumping / safeguardOn specific goods, where levied.
- CessWhere applicable to the commodity.
05 · THE DIFFERENCE
Cleared before the free days run out
Import clearance is a race against demurrage. We file ahead, ride the risk system, and get the duty right — so cargo is released, not stuck.
Pre-arrival filing
Bill of Entry filed before the ship or aircraft lands.
RMS facilitation & AEO
Accredited status means fewer checks, faster release.
Correct duty, no disputes
Right classification and value — no reassessment holds.
Demurrage-smart
Cleared inside your free days, so charges don’t start.
Send us the documents before arrival and we’ll have the Bill of Entry filed and the duty ready — so it clears the day it lands.
06 · PRICING
What does import clearance cost?
Duty and taxes are set by the goods — pass-through. Our fee is for the clearance work. Here’s what makes up the total, transparently.
Duty & IGST
Set by HS code and value — paid to customs, pass-through.
Clearance fee
Our charge for filing and managing the clearance.
Examination & handling
Port/CFS handling and any customs exam.
Agency NOC fees
FSSAI, ADC, BIS etc. where the goods need them.
Special valuation (SVB)
For related-party imports needing SVB.
Demurrage (avoided)
What you pay if it’s late — we clear before it starts.
Know your landed cost up front
Send us the commodity and value — we’ll estimate the duty and the all-in clearance cost.
07 · THE PROCESS
How an import clears
Four steps — the earlier the documents reach us, the sooner it’s out-of-charge.
Send docs pre-arrival
We file the Bill of Entry
Duty & examination
Out-of-charge & delivery
Shipment already on the water?
Send the docs now — we’ll pre-file the Bill of Entry so it clears the moment it lands.
08 · WHY US
Why importers choose Masa Gaia
When held cargo costs money every day, importers choose the broker who clears it right, first time:
In-house brokers
Our own CHA, not a third party.
Filed before arrival
Cleared the day it lands.
Duty done right
Correct HS code and valuation.
Freight too
One team from port to your door.
“Every import used to cost us days of demurrage — now it clears the same day it lands and moves straight to our plant.”
09 · RELATED SERVICES
Related customs services
Import clearance connects to these — explore each, or we handle the whole chain.
OVERVIEW
Back to Customs Clearance10 · FAQ
Import customs clearance FAQs
The questions importers ask us most.
What is a Bill of Entry?
A Bill of Entry is the declaration filed to customs to clear imported goods. It states the description, HS classification, value and duty. We prepare and file it on ICEGATE against the import manifest.
How long does import clearance take?
TODO — collapsed in the Figma design; needs real copy.
Can you file the Bill of Entry before the shipment arrives?
TODO — collapsed in the Figma design; needs real copy.
How is import duty calculated?
TODO — collapsed in the Figma design; needs real copy.
What is the Risk Management System (RMS)?
TODO — collapsed in the Figma design; needs real copy.
Do you handle FSSAI, ADC and BIS import clearances?
TODO — collapsed in the Figma design; needs real copy.
Still have a question about your import?
Ask our customs team — we clear imports at every port and airport, daily.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Clear your next import faster
Send us the documents before your shipment lands — our in-house brokers will file the Bill of Entry, assess the duty and get it out-of-charge, fast.