Air Import Custom Clearance
Fast clearance for air freight imports
Bill of Entry on ICEGATE, BCD + IGST computation, perishable and DG cargo expertise at every Indian air cargo complex.
Air imports are clock-sensitive — every hour an AWB sits at the air cargo complex is rent-on-the-meter. Demurrage Free Time at Indian airports is typically 24 hours for general cargo and less for perishables. WCL files Bill of Entry on ICEGATE 2.0 in advance against the AWB so cargo can move on first-mile pickup the moment it lands.
We handle the full air-import lifecycle: Advance BoE filing, BCD + IGST + cess computation, e-Sanchit document uploads, examination coordination, duty payment, and post-clearance pickup from the air cargo terminal (ACC) or bonded warehouse. AEO-aligned shipments get advance facilitation under Customs (Import) Notification — typically green channel.
Particular depth in perishable imports (fruits, marine, flowers from Africa/Middle-East/Europe), pharma raw materials & APIs (CDSCO licence verification, MFN reductions), electronics (WPC-ETA / BIS-CRS validation), and time-critical project / breakdown spares where the cargo cannot wait.
Everything we cover for Air Import
Our process — step by step
Pre-flight document collection
AWB copy, commercial invoice, packing list, country-of-origin certificate, any FTA preferential-origin certificate, product-specific licences (CDSCO/BIS/WPC/FSSAI).
Advance BoE filing
BoE filed on ICEGATE 2.0 against the AWB while the flight is still in the air. e-Sanchit uploads done in parallel.
Cargo arrival & AEO facilitation
Cargo arrives at the ACC. AEO-aligned consignments typically clear on green channel without examination. Other cargo: examination coordinated.
Duty payment & OOC
Duty paid via AD code-linked bank. Out-of-charge issued. Cargo released from ACC custody.
Pickup & delivery
Transport arranged from ACC to your bonded warehouse or final destination. Final clearance docs handed back with BoE number for accounting.
Why exporters / importers pick us for Air Import
- Direct ICEGATE 2.0 filing — Advance BoE submitted before cargo lands
- Sub-24-hour clearance norm for AEO + green-channel cases at BOM / DEL
- Specialist in pharma raw material imports (CDSCO licence verification workflow)
- FTA preferential-origin expertise — we'll flag if your cargo qualifies for duty saving
- Direct CHA filing, no consolidator markup, transparent invoice with duty breakdown
What we'll typically need
Benefits you may qualify for
Shipment locations for enquiry
Availability and customs arrangements are confirmed for your shipment. View our offices and branch coverage.
Questions clients ask us about Air Import
What's the typical clearance window for air imports?
AEO-aligned green-channel imports at BOM/DEL: 4-12 hours from cargo gate-in. Examination cases: 12-36 hours. Pharma raw materials with CDSCO verification: 24-48 hours due to mandatory licence cross-check.
How do I claim FTA preferential origin to save duty?
You need an FTA Certificate of Origin from the exporter, issued by their chamber of commerce. Different FTAs have different rules — CEPA with UAE, CECA with Singapore/Korea/Japan, RCEP, etc. We'll verify if your cargo qualifies BEFORE the BoE is filed.
Do you handle CDSCO licence verification for pharma imports?
Yes — for any pharmaceutical raw material or formulation import, CDSCO Port Office verification is mandatory at the ACC level. We coordinate the NOC, schedule sample release where required, and follow through to OOC.
What if customs raises a query on classification or valuation?
We respond on the ICEGATE query workflow within hours, not days. For valuation disputes (where customs disagrees with your invoice value), we represent at SVB. For classification disputes, we file the reply with technical justification and request reassessment.
Ready to move on this?
Tell us the shipment specifics — we'll turn around a binding quote in under 4 working hours.