About 20% of stuck shipments are estimated to be seized or destroyed by customs authorities. If you have a shipment stuck in customs, we've got the ultimate solution. TecEx specializes in providing top-notch Importer of Record (IOR) and trade compliance services, ensuring your shipments avoid customs clearance delays.
In such a time-sensitive situation, you need a partner you can rely on. Let’s uncover the reasons why shipments get seized by customs officers and how having an expert import partner can streamline your international shipping process and ensure customs clearance the first time.
Why Is My Shipment Stuck?
Stuck shipments occur when clearing customs becomes more challenging than it may have first appeared. Each country, like Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Africa, and the USA, has nuanced import/export regulations that can change instantly.
Keeping entirely up to date and having a complete understanding of the requirements can be overwhelming. Let TecEx take on the stuck shipment burden for you and speed up the customs clearance of your international shipments across 200+ destinations.
Stuck shipments occur when clearing customs becomes more challenging than it may have first appeared. Each country, like Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Africa, and the USA, all have nuanced import/export regulations that can change in an instant. Keeping entirely up to date and having a complete understanding of the requirements can at times be overwhelming. Let TecEx take on the stuck shipment burden for you and speed up the customs clearance of your international shipments across 200+ destinations.
Some common culprits for a customs hold, or a shipment stuck in customs are:
- Incomplete information on necessary import documentation or incorrect paperwork (one of the biggest causes of stuck shipments!)
- Incorrect or missing import and export permits and licenses
- Damaged packaging or shipping labels
- Valuation disputes
- Forgotten Country of Origin on customs forms and elsewhere
- Missing HS codes
- Use of inexperienced customs brokers
The High Cost of Stuck Shipments for International Shipping
Shipments stuck in the customs clearance process are a major inconvenience – in fact, they can have serious repercussions for your bottom line. Here are some of the major implications that come with a stuck shipment:
- Missed deadlines and disrupted engineering teams.
- Risk hefty fines for incorrectly declared values of goods.
- Forced return of shipments to the shipper.
- Possible loss of clients and reputational damage.
- Exposure to sky-high storage costs (e.g. demurrage).
In the worst-case scenario, your shipment risks seizure, disposal, and destruction if it’s not declared correctly at the destination country.
When International Shipments Cannot Clear Customs
Every stuck shipment situation is unique, and the resolution process may vary depending on the country, type of goods, and specific customs regulations involved. For that reason, seeking professional assistance, like dealing with a shipment stuck in customs, from leading experts like TecEx can make the process smoother.
TecEx has a wealth of knowledge in clearing customs effectively. Our team is well-versed in international trade compliance, from prohibited items and customs duties to permits and licensing. With our expertise, we handle all the necessary compliance documentation so you can sit back and watch your goods clear through customs like never before. Be safe in the knowledge that if you get a stuck shipment again, TecEx is here 24/7.
Remember that it takes patience, persistence, and compliance to successfully unstick a shipment. Enlisting the help of a specialist customs compliance provider can successfully get your goods over the line.
Solving Stuck Shipments
Get Your Shipment Back On Track
TecEx is your go-to partner for solving your stuck shipment woes and enabling accurate customs compliance. With our Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, we can help you clear your goods no matter the customs requirements.
So, let’s get your stuck shipment moving – expand your international trade compliance today!
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Fill in the form to get in touch, and our expert team will contact you with a bespoke customs compliance solution to suit your needs.