Page 209 - eBook: EXIM for Beginner

2 (a) Explain steps in export and import procedure
for releasing of goods as required by customs

legislation

Step 1: REGISTRATION for DECLARATION

All imports and exports goods must be declared by an
appointed Customs Agent or Self –Declaration

Step 2: GOODS CLASSIFICATION / TAX CALCULATION

This is really important to provide the buyer with a
precise sale price and avoid exposing the buyer to any

unexpected charges once the transaction has fully

completed.

Step 3: GOODS CHECKING

 Check whether the goods to be imported are
controlled goods or subject to import bans or restrictions

by the authorities.

Step 4: DOCUMENT CHECKING

Document is the records communication or facts.

Serves to establish one or several facts and can be
relied upon as a proof thereof that an evidence of

intentions, whereas records function as evidence of

activities.

Step 5 : GOODS INSPECTIONS

Inspect consignments to ensure importation such comply

with laws and regulations