Customs Clearing

Elmy Shipping facilitates your freight and ensures an effortless and secure customs clearance process. Whether you require import or export customs clearance, our dedicated professionals will ensure that you have everything you need to clear goods through customs, complying with all the relevant rules and regulations at both origin and destination.

Customs Clearing

Cleared for a smooth customs experience

Customs solutions that are tailor-made to your business and budget

Trade compliance is made easy with Elmy Shipping.  Our experts take complete ownership of customs clearance through air, road, and sea. Saving you time and ensuring that your goods pass through customs stress free.

We provide expertise across tariff and Customs laws, and rules and regulations for the clearance of imported or exported goods. As well as the preparation of import/export documents including computation and the payment of duties, taxes, and other charges, ensuring successful transport and delivery.

Our customs clearing services include:

  • Tariff classification
  • Customs clearances
  • Liquidation of provisional payments
  • Customs refund applications
  • Client deferment reconciliation
  • Permit applications

Ready to clear your goods?

What is customs clearance?

Essentially, customs clearance involves the preparation and submission of documentation that is required to export or import your goods into or out of a country. Customs clearance is a crucial part of your cargo shipping from Point A to Point B seamlessly across the world.

Documents that customs authorities commonly require are:

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Certificate of origin
  • Bill of adding or Airway bill
  • Letter of credit or other payment method
  • Import and export licenses
  • Inspection certificates
  • Dangerous goods declarations
  • Permits
Customs Clearance Value Added Services

We go further in our logistics services

Warehousing and Distribution

Secure warehousing with all necessary facilities is available to fulfil your inventory requirements, allowing you to focus on your business.

Import and export permit applications
Applications are completed and processed on behalf of the client. Regular follow ups with International Trade Administration Commission(ITAC )and Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) until permit has been issued and registered with SARS Customs.
Representation at stops

We provide representation for any customs, border or NRCS stops that may require documentation or supervision to ensure our client’s cargo is top priority as well as ensuring that the stop process is closely monitored until release is granted.

Why Choose us

Efficient Logistics

Grow your business from local to global with our expertise

Global Coverage with Local Expertise

Discover the world with confidence and expert guidance. With our cutting-edge technology and experienced professionals, we make it easy for you to traverse the globe with ease

Custom solutions


Our custom solutions provide your business with efficient and cost-effective solutions designed to meet your individual needs. Our expert team works with you to ensure that your project is completed to the highest quality, within your budget and timeframe

Expert support


Our core aim has been to make everything more manageable and less stressful for business owners and logistics managers looking to scale up or improve their logistics.

Not sure which solution best fits your business needs?

Our experts are ready to help. Get in touch and we’ll find your tailor made solution.

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