- Customs authorities are responsible for performing a wide range of regulatory controls aimed at protecting both revenues and the security and safety, health and prosperity of country’s citizens and business as well as managing border controls.
- Customs is simply an authority or agency that resides at country level. In terms of revenue, its first responsibility is not only the collection but also the safeguarding of customs duties and taxes.
- This management of customs duties and taxes is essential for controlling the flow of goods in and out of a country. Therefore, the customs process begins in the country of origin and ends in the country of destination.
The Customs Process
DxhPoint Express and Customs Authorities – Working Together to Deliver
Customs – a simple enough word – but how do we actually define the word in relation to our business? Find out how dxhPoint Express fits into the wider picture of customs regulations and the clearance of your shipments for delivery.
What is Customs?
dxhPoint's Role
Shipping Goods
What is Customs?
dxhPoint's Role
- Processing several million customs entries is no easy task – and this is something that DXHPOINT Express does every day for its customers across the globe.
- Through the local customs services we provide to customers everywhere, we are now one of the world’s largest customs service providers. In this role, we need to ensure that your customs-related data and paperwork are relevant and accurate at all times.
- Once thoroughly checked, your shipment information is transmitted electronically to the appropriate customs authority. Through our collaborative partnerships, they work with us to expedite the clearance and get your goods delivered quickly and efficiently.
- DXHPOINT Express manages the majority of queries from the customs authority on your behalf. Once your goods are cleared, we arrange for transfer before final delivery.
Shipping Goods
- Providing complete, accurate and compliant waybill and customs invoice (Commercial/Proforma) details is essential for a successful customs clearance. Shipments will not clear customs unless data and paperwork are accurate and fully complete.
- One key element is to ensure complete and accurate goods descriptions. Shippers must provide complete information, with sufficient detail about the precise nature of goods in plain language, such as: Women’s T-Shirt made of cotton. Generic descriptions such as “samples” or “spare parts” are not allowed.
- Goods shipped internationally are classified under commodity codes (known as Harmonized System codes) for customs clearance purposes. This code is pre-defined by the World Customs Organization and customs regulations.
- The commodity code is a critical piece of information for when goods are submitted to the customs authority, as it will help determine benefits or requirements for the specific good and what duties and taxes will apply.
- Depending on local legislation and regulations, the import or export of certain goods may be restricted or prohibited. It is the customs authority that has the regulatory mandate of enforcing these rules.
- Furthermore, each and every local customs authority has the legislative power to set its own import and export fiscal charges depending on the type of shipment it processes and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Services to Support the Customs Clearance Process
We understand the importance of clearing customs quickly. Our selection of standard and specialized services are designed to help!
Customs Regulatory Updates
Stay up-to-date on important customs regulations from around the world!
MydxhPoint+ Features Help You!
Take advantage of MyDHL+ features to help accurately describe the items in your shipment – critical for speedy customs clearance!
We'll Create Your Customs Invoice
MyDxhPoint+ helps you quickly create a customs invoice with accurate goods descriptions and commodity codes.