Customs Clearance
Category: Customs
Definition (plain English)
Process of declaring goods and obtaining release from customs control.
Why it matters commercially
Clearance speed controls storage exposure and on-shelf availability.
Example
Missing compliance paperwork held cargo for several days, triggering extra terminal charges.
Common mistake
Preparing documents only after arrival instead of pre-alerting broker and authorities.
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