Customs House Brokerage

About Customs House Brokerage

Clearance done right is the difference between on‑time delivery and costly delays. Map Supply Chain Solutions provides end‑to‑end customs brokerage for exports and imports with accurate HS classification, compliant valuation/origin, permits and licenses coordination, and audit‑ready eDocs. We pre‑check documents, secure pre‑clearance where possible, and manage entries on local single‑window systems (e.g., PSW/WeBOC in Pakistan and GCC platforms via partners). From first invoice to final release, you get proactive updates, landed‑cost transparency, and a single point of contact 24/7—whether you ship Air, Ocean (FCL/LCL), or Cross‑Border Road on Pakistan ↔ GCC corridors and beyond.

What’s included

HS classification: correct tariff codes, explanatory notes/GIR application, binding/advance rulings where applicable
Valuation & origin: WTO valuation methods, Incoterms alignment, origin determination, preferential duty claims (FTA/PTA) where eligible
Entry filing: import/export declarations, eAWB/BL linkage, duties/taxes calculation and e‑payment
Permits & licenses: coordination with relevant authorities (food, health, telecom, chemicals, standards) and conformity docs
Pre‑clearance & risk: pre‑alerts, risk profiling, channel management, inspection/exam coordination
Special regimes: temporary import/export, in‑bond/transit (incl. TIR), ATA Carnet, exemptions and reliefs
Post‑clearance: audit support, classification/valuation rulings, refunds/drawback, amendments and appeals
Compliance & records: audit‑ready file, data archiving, KPI dashboards, exception logs
Advisory: landed‑cost estimates, import controls, regulatory changes, product compliance roadmaps

How It Works


Pre‑check: share invoice, packing list, HS suggestions, product specs/datasheets, country of origin, and shipping plan.
Classification & permits: we confirm HS codes, identify license/permit needs, and estimate duties/taxes/fees.
Pre‑clearance: file advance entries where allowed; align BL/AWB, COO, and conformity docs.
Arrival & exam: manage port/airport/border processes, attend inspection, and handle samples/testing if required.
Duty/tax settlement: arrange e‑payments, bonds/guarantees where applicable.
Release & delivery: obtain DO/release, arrange last‑mile if door delivery, and issue a complete audit pack.

Coverage & indicative SLAs

Pakistan: PSW/WeBOC entries, green/yellow/red channel management; typical timelines (with complete docs)
Air imports: same day to 24–48 hours after ATA
Ocean imports: 1–3 working days after ATA/DO
Exports: same day to next day post gate‑in/acceptance
GCC via partners (UAE, KSA, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait): clearance time depends on product controls; typical 1–3 working days after arrival when permits are in place.
Timelines are indicative; inspections, testing, and compliance holds can extend processing.

Documents required

Core: commercial invoice, packing list, HS codes, BL/AWB, country of origin, Incoterm, party IDs (tax/registration)
Identity/registrations: importer/exporter tax IDs (e.g., NTN/VAT), customs/importer codes, POA/authorization
Product evidence: specs/datasheets, MSDS for chemicals/DG, test reports, catalogs, serial/part numbers
Certificates/permits (as applicable by country/commodity):
Food/health/pharma: health certificates, SFDA/MOH approvals
Electrical/electronics: conformity certificates (e.g., KSA SABER/SALEEM), UAE ECAS/EQM or MoIAT approvals
Telecom/wireless: type approvals
Agro/wood: phytosanitary/fumigation, ISPM‑15
Origin: COO/Preferential COO if claiming reduced duty
Special regimes: bond letters, exemption notifications, ATA Carnet, TIR carnet

Add‑ons

Duty optimization and FTA utilization checks; landed‑cost calculators
Temporary import for exhibitions/repairs; re‑export planning
Drawback/refunds, post‑clearance audit prep, training for shipper/consignee teams
IOR/EOR via vetted partners where permitted; document legalization/attestation
EDI/API status feeds, KPI dashboards, and exception analytics
Notes

DDP/IOR availability depends on local laws and importer‑of‑record requirements. We ensure compliance but do not provide legal advice; regulatory verification is part of our process.

Share: Origin/destination, commodity description + HS code, invoice value/currency, Incoterm, documents on hand, and target arrival date.
We’ll respond within 2 business hours with required permits, estimated duties/taxes, and clearance timelines.