The scope for import supervision or pre-shipment inspection may include the verification of the goods in respect to quality, quantity, export market price, value for Customs purposes, depending on the requirements of the client or user government. The quality and quantity inspection may be for verifying that the goods conform to contractual specifications and that the value and Customs tariff code for Customs purpose.

The main objectives of import supervision are:

Trade facilitation (by facilitating customer clearance and encouragement of foreign investment)

Correct assessment of import duties/taxes (based on VA guidance on values and Customs classification)

Minimization of unfair competition to local industry and between other importers or exporters (by uniform application or import regulations, values and Customs classification)

Foreign Exchange conservation (by minimization of over-invoicing and detection of quality or quantity discrepancies)

Our services include:

Customs classification
Import eligibility
Price verification
Physical inspection (quality and quantity)
Laboratory testing & analysis
Labelling
Review of second-hand equipment
Packing review
Loading supervision

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