Customs services

According to experts, about 40% of all customs clearances in Ukraine are subject to complications that can significantly affect the economic component of a foreign economic operation. To avoid possible delays, re-exports, fines, and loss of cargo, it is important to ensure guaranteed customs clearance of goods. If you have no experience, you need a partner you can rely on for brokerage services. Neolit Logistics Company provides brokerage services in Ukraine, offers full customs support, consultation, providing full legalization of cargoes for different purposes.

As a customs broker, Neolit Logistics helps importers and exporters to process declarations through customs and related regulatory authorities. Our brokers provide full consultation on the upcoming foreign economic operation, analyze tariff and non-tariff regulation of goods, check shipping documents, give their assessment, advice, which in the future will avoid delays in customs clearance of goods in Ukraine.   

Why can shipments take a long time to clear and even be delayed by the customs authority? 

Let’s understand the reasons why shipments take a long time to be cleared by customs officials, and how the services of a customs broker can simplify the process of international delivery – to ensure customs clearance at the first time.

Customs clearance is more complicated than it may seem. Each country in the EU, Africa, Asia has its own nuanced import/export regulations that can change in an instant. Staying up to date and having a full understanding of the requirements can be challenging. Some common factors are culprits for customs detention:

• Incomplete information about the goods in the required documentation or incorrect paperwork.
• Lack of required documents for preferential taxation
• Lack of import and export permits, certificates and licenses.
• Damaged packaging, lack of labeling on the goods.

Goods stuck in the customs clearance process can cause significant damage to reputation and business itself. Here are some of the main consequences that arise from delayed delivery:

• Disruption of project deadlines, downtime for contractors.
• Liquidated damages to be paid to the buyer for failure to meet delivery deadlines.
• Vehicle downtime above the norm.
• Forced return of shipments to the shipper.
• Possible loss of customers.

In the worst case, your cargo risks to be confiscated, utilized and destroyed if it is incorrectly declared in the country of destination or the documents contain untrue, in the opinion of the customs authorities of Ukraine, information about the goods. A Protocol on violation of customs rules may be drawn up. Penalty. Confiscation.

Each situation with stuck cargo is unique and the resolution process may vary depending on the country of origin, type of goods and non-tariff regulations. For this reason, there is no single textbook or manual on how to handle these situations.

The service of a customs broker implies that an expert in this field will provide the conditions that will prevent all of these troubles. Our customs broker provides services with quality and professionalism. The specialist has the necessary knowledge in the field of customs legislation in Ukraine, understands the segment of international trade, from prohibited goods for import, export and customs duties to permits and licensing. Thanks to our experience we can easily cope with standard and non-standard tasks, and our clients do business without being distracted by customs issues. 

Becoming our Clients in obtaining customs brokerage services, you will receive this service of the highest quality at a favorable price. Customs brokerage services will cost you inexpensively compared to the risks that are fraught with unprofessional approach to the issue.

What exactly does a customs broker do?

Exporting and importing is not an easy task. It is necessary to collect the necessary documents for quick clearance with the customs authorities. Depending on the specific goods, you need to pay various duties, excise taxes, and taxes. In addition, international trade is regulated by a number of rules. Analysis of all risks, consultation, miscalculation, all this is included in customs brokerage services. 

Customs brokers help clients navigate the sea of changing regulations and understand the specifics of importing specific goods. They are well versed in all import procedures, classification, customs value determination, and duties and taxes levied on imported goods.

Some companies that have high volumes of foreign trade have customs brokers on their staff. But those who are not ready to keep this specialist on staff, look for customs brokerage services in specialized companies. 

Importantly, customs brokerage services is an activity that is controlled by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, which means that the company must have an Account number in the register of customs brokers in Ukraine. And the relationship with clients is based on the power of attorney – the client authorizes the customs broker to act on his behalf on the basis of the Agreement on rendering brokerage services.

What a customs broker will do for you

Brokerage services involve customs clearance of goods to Ukraine. As part of the service, a customs broker:

• Advises the client on the compliance of goods with government requirements governing imports and exports.
• Acts as a liaison between the cargo owner and the customs authorities of Ukraine.
• Calculates the necessary fees to be paid upon importation of goods.
• Evaluates commercial documents for their compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Checks the correct classification of goods so that duties and taxes can be correctly determined.

We are ready to provide personalized advice about customs brokerage services if you still have questions.

How much do brokerage services cost?

Brokerage services, and more specifically their price is calculated on an individual basis, taking into account the nature of the cargo, the package of documents you already have, the complexity of processing and other factors.

Contact our specialist to order a price calculation, ask questions and get answers. We do not offer services “inexpensively”, we guarantee that each of our brokerage services will be of high quality. For you it means passing the cargo through the customs border of Ukraine without delays and legalizing it in Ukraine, by customs clearance in the import mode in the internal customs.

Why use the services of a customs broker?

Below are the main reasons to contact Neolit Logistics:

• Knowledge of complex regulatory requirements

Some businesses cannot afford staff who understand the complex regulatory requirements governing the transportation of goods across borders. They can outsource this hassle and hire a brokerage company.

• Customs clearance skills

Customs brokers will make sure that your shipments cross the border and reach their destination safely. They have the skills to facilitate the entire customs clearance process.

• Help you avoid unnecessary costs

Being experts in the requirements for each type of goods, customs brokers can help you avoid costly delays, fines, seizure of goods and other penalties.

• Verification of declarations

Also keep in mind that you are legally responsible for all customs declarations prepared on your behalf. Since improperly prepared declarations can lead to inspections, fines and even penalties for your business, be sure to entrust your customs clearance to a professional customs broker with years of experience in the field.

• Convenient paperwork

Although you are not legally required to use a customs broker, many companies choose to work with one. This is due to convenience and protection from costly mistakes.

• Correct identification of goods

Customs brokers are well-versed in the duties and taxes levied on goods when they enter the country. Each commodity is assigned a specific classification code and is divided into major groups and sub-groups to ensure correct identification for payment of customs duties. Correctly identifying the commodity code is one of the global tasks of a customs broker! The correct application of tariff and non-tariff regulation depends on it.

With extensive experience in customs brokerage, Neolit Logistics is a leading provider of logistics, warehousing and brokerage services. Contact our manager to order a service.