Add-On Service
Clearance That Doesn't Slow You Down
Customs clearance is where a well-planned shipment can easily lose days. Our Trade & Compliance team manages documentation and clearance on both ends of the China-Africa corridor, whether your cargo moves with us or with another carrier.
Customs Clearance & Trade Compliance Services
Customs clearance can be seamlessly added to any Ocean, Air, or Multimodal shipment handled by ChinAfrika Logistics (CALL). It is also available as a standalone service for cargo moving with another carrier or freight forwarder. Customs clearance is not bundled into bookings by default — simply request it when confirming your freight booking or submit a standalone request.
What's Included
Import & Export Documentation
Preparation, verification, and filing of customs declarations, permits, and origin certificates on both the China export side and the African import side.
HS Code & Tariff Classification
We coordinate HS code verification with the shipper and consignee, cross-checking the classification against the goods being declared to catch errors before they turn into delays or penalties at the border.
Regulatory Coordination & Inspections
Coordination with customs authorities and inspection agencies (e.g., SGS valuation, BESC/ECTN waiver certificates, PVOC) for cargo requiring mandatory clearance checks.
Third-Party Shipment Clearance
Standalone clearance brokerage for cargo shipped with third-party ocean carriers or forwarders, managed independently of the underlying freight booking.
Bonded & In-Transit Customs Filings
Bonded customs handling, warehousing declarations, and in-transit documentation (T1/IT) for cargo moving overland across borders into hinterland countries.
Trade Compliance Guidance
Advisory support on documentation requirements, tariff changes, and regulatory updates impacting China-Africa trade corridors for your specific commodities.
How to Request Clearance Services
If you are booking Ocean, Air, or Multimodal freight with CALL, you can select customs clearance directly within the web platform when confirming your quote and placing your booking. If you are shipping with another carrier and require standalone clearance support in China or Africa, our Trade & Compliance team will evaluate your scope individually to match the specific customs regime and commodity requirement.
Request Customs Clearance Support
Email our Trade & Compliance team with your shipment details — commodity, origin/destination, and current carrier if applicable — and we will confirm the requirements.
Email the Trade & Compliance Team