Maersk Customs Services in Suriname

Core products

Import customs clearance

Import Customs Clearance is a government requirement to introduce cargo in to the country, that involves the "clearing" of goods before the customs (Customs Authorities), at the port of entry. Formalities may vary according to the traffic mode and applicable customs regime. It must be process by the importer, by the Customs Broker or Customs Broker Agency.

Export customs clearance

Export Customs Clearance is a government re-quirement to extract cargo out of the country, that involves the "clearing" of goods before the customs (Customs Authorities), at the port of entry. Formalities may vary according to the traffic mode and applicable customs regime. It must be process by the exporter, by the Customs Broker or Customs Broker Agency.

Transit documents

Is the authorized customs regime to transport the cargo from the customs of entry to an internal custom, without completing all the formalities.

Transit entry decla-ration in ASYCUDA world Suriname web platform

What is required to complete Maersk Customs Services?

Required paperwork

• Original Commercial Invoice stating FOB/CIF value
• Packing List (not mandatory)
• Original BL (including freight charges)
• Certificate of Origin if applicable
• Additional Certificates if applicable (Authorities, Fumigation, etc.)

Required information

• Preferred HTC per line (not mandatory)
• Written confirmation of acceptance duties & taxes pre-settlement sent by MCS before con-tainer discharge at POD.
• Note: if no international insurance amount is declared, customs will assume 1% of declared CIF value is associated to insurance purposes.

More requirements

• Certificated check for duties & taxes payment.

For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.

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