Customs agency - Bytom

In today’s world, international trade is one of the most important parts of the economy. As a result, more and more entrepreneurs use the services of customs agencies to help them conduct business in foreign markets. The Customs Agency is a company that specializes in providing services related to the customs service of goods and takes care of the formalities related to import and export.

Range of services offered by the Customs Agency:

The offer of the TSL SILESIA Customs Agency includes a wide range of services that facilitate trade activities in international markets. To the most important of these belongs:

Customs services — general support in the field of customs formalities, such as preparing customs declarations, representing the client in front of customs authorities or consulting on customs regulations.
International forwarding — organizing the transport of goods within the country and abroad, including road, rail, sea, and air transport.
Bonded warehousing — services related to the storage of goods in special zones with specific customs regulations. This allows the deferral of customs duties and taxes until the goods are exported from the warehouse.

What does customs handling look like in practice?

Customs handling is a complex process that includes many steps, from the preparation of documents to their final processing. In the customs handling process, various documents are required to confirm the information concerning the goods and to enable the calculation of the duties and taxes due.

The customs handling process: from import to export

The customs handling process for import/export of goods consists of several key stages:

Preparation of documents — at this stage, the entrepreneur must gather all the necessary documents, such as invoices, waybills, certificates of origin or documents confirming the value of the goods and any permits and licenses.
Document verification — the customs agency verifies if all documents are in accordance with current legislation and that they contain all the necessary information.
Preparation of the customs declaration – based on the collected documents, the customs agency prepares the customs declaration, which is the basis for the calculation of the customs and tax fees due.
Presentation of goods to customs — the goods must be presented to customs for inspection and to confirm compliance with the customs declaration.
Permission for customs clearance — once the documents have been positively verified and the goods have been inspected, the customs authorities give permission for customs clearance.
Execution of customs clearance — at this stage, the customs agency carries out all the formalities related to customs clearance, such as the payment of due duties and taxes or the release of goods.

It is worth noting, that the customs handling process may change in different situations. It depends on the required documents, the type of goods, the country of origin, or the regulations in force in a given country. Therefore, it is important to consult a customs agency that can assist with the preparation of appropriate documentation, professional services, and support in the process of importing and exporting goods. This has a direct impact on greater efficiency for companies.

Importing and exporting goods — what does it look like from the perspective of a customs agency?

Customs agencies are an important part of the process of transit, importing and exporting goods. They are responsible for carrying out customs clearance and dealing with all border crossing formalities. The import process, just like the process of exporting goods, can vary depending on the type of goods, the destination country and the regulations of the country.

Customs warehouses and temporary storage — what is it, and how does it work?

Customs warehouses and temporary storage warehouse are two types of facilities that allow goods to be stored before customs clearance. Both are designed not only to facilitate the process of importing and exporting goods, but also to allow products to be stored in controlled conditions.

Functioning of customs warehouses:

Temporary storage warehouse — what are the benefits?

A temporary storage warehouse is a facility where goods are stored before customs clearance, but for a shorter period of time than in customs warehouses. There is a number of benefits of using a temporary storage facility, such as:

Increased flexibility — a temporary storage warehouse allows goods to be stored for short periods of time, which can be beneficial for businesses with rapidly changing logistical needs.
Time saving — by storing goods in a temporary storage warehouse, companies can avoid delays associated with customs clearance and speed up the import or export process.
Cost reduction — using a temporary storage facility can reduce the costs associated with the storage of goods, as companies only pay for the time they actually use the warehouse.
Safety of goods — a temporary storage facility provides controlled storage conditions that minimize the risk of damage or theft.

The role of the Customs Agency in international forwarding:

Customs agencies in the international forwarding process, offer services such as:

Preparation of customs documentation
Representation of the customer in front of customs authorities
Providing advice on customs and tax regulations
Organization of transport across borders
Co-operation with other parties involved in the forwarding process, such as carriers and warehouses
Operation of customs warehouses and temporary storage warehouses
Support in the international freight forwarding process

There are many benefits to using a customs agency for international forwarding:

Reducing the number of administrative cases associated with customs clearance
Speeding up the process of importing and exporting goods
Minimizing the risk of mistakes in customs documentation
Access to specialized knowledge of customs and tax regulations

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