There are basically two customs clearance procedures that apply to both import and export:
– The Standard Assessment Procedure (also known as “in line,” with the goods at the customs premises), which is carried out according to the following flow: arrival of the goods at customs – declaration of the goods – payment of customs fees – physical (inspection) or documentary checks by customs – release of the declaration and the goods;
– The Domiciled Procedure (with the goods at private spaces/warehouses previously authorized by Customs) which is carried out according to the following flow: arrival of the goods at a private warehouse-notice of arrival of goods to Customs at the same time as the goods are declared-any physical or documentary control-immediate (or telematic) payment of customs duties-issuance of the shipment.
With the latter mode, the shipment is in the availability of the customs declarant in advance of the standard procedure, thus enabling it to be delivered with the same time savings.
