In simple terms, the customs clearance process is the act of obtaining authorisation to move goods into or out of a country. Your international shipments must be cleared by customs authorities before they can move across a country’s border. During the customs clearance process the customs authorities will review the documentation for your shipment and may decide to inspect your goods to ensure compliance with trade regulations. Based on your customs clearance documentation and the goods being shipped, the customs agent or broker will ensure that the appropriate duties and taxes are declared, and the customs authorities will ensure these duties and taxes are collected.
HM Revenue and Customs in the USA state that getting customs clearance is complicated and the importer can employ a customs clearance agent to make the import customs clearance declaration and get their goods through USA customs.
