World Cargo Logistics
CUSTOMS

Customs Clearance Services

Import & Export clearance at every Indian port and ICD

Bill of Entry, Shipping Bill, ICEGATE filing, e-Sanchit document management, AEO-aligned operations at JNPT, Mundra, Kandla, Pipavav, TKD, and 60+ ICDs.

Customs clearance is where most Indian supply chains break — wrong HS classification, missing certificates, or a delayed e-Sanchit upload can keep your container on the wharf for days while demurrage and detention bills run. WCL has been clearing cargo at India's busiest ports since 2014, with a CHA licence, ICEGATE 2.0 registration for direct Bill of Entry and Shipping Bill filing, and AEO-aligned operations that put most consignments on the green channel.

We handle the full customs lifecycle — pre-arrival classification, BoE/SB filing on ICEGATE 2.0, e-Sanchit document uploads with IRN tracking, examination & assessment coordination, duty payment via your AD code-linked bank, RoDTEP/EPCG scheme claim filing, and post-clearance CFS movement. Our DGFT desk handles any licence flags that come up during classification, so you don't lose a day chasing a missing certificate.

Operationally we cover every major Indian port and inland customs node — JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Mumbai Port (BPT), Mundra, Kandla (Deendayal), Pipavav, Hazira, ICDs at Tughlakabad (TKD), Patparganj, Garhi Harsaru, Dadri, Panipat, Sonipat, Sabarmati, Jaipur (Sanganer / Kanakpura), Jodhpur, Indore, and air cargo complexes at BOM, DEL, BLR, MAA, AMD, CCU, Jaipur and Jodhpur. One AD code, one customs broker, one accountability line.

What we handle

Everything we cover for Customs Clearance

ICEGATE 2.0 Bill of Entry & Shipping Bill filing (direct as licensed CHA)
e-Sanchit document uploads, IRN management, query response handling
HS code classification & 8-digit sub-classification (1,268-heading dataset)
Duty computation — BCD, IGST, social welfare surcharge, cesses, anti-dumping
RoDTEP, EPCG, Advance Authorisation and FTA preferential-origin claim filing
Examination & assessment coordination — green channel where AEO-aligned
AD code registration at first-shipment port (if you trade through a new node)
CFS coordination, container destuffing supervision, post-clearance delivery
How it works

Our process — step by step

01

Pre-shipment review

We review your commercial invoice, packing list and HS code BEFORE the container moves. Catches 80% of clearance issues at the cheapest correction point.

02

Document collection

We collect originals or e-copies of all required certificates — IEC, AD code, licences, FTA origin certs, scheme authorisations — and upload to e-Sanchit with IRNs tracked.

03

BoE / SB filing

Direct filing on ICEGATE 2.0 with our CHA licence. Real-time docket reference shared on WhatsApp.

04

Assessment & examination

AEO-aligned consignments typically clear on green channel. Where examination is required, we coordinate timing to minimise CFS / port hold time.

05

Duty payment & OOC

Duty paid via your AD code-linked bank. Out-of-charge (OOC) issued, post-clearance movement begins. Final clearance documents handed back to you with the BoE number for accounting.

Why WCL

Why exporters / importers pick us for Customs Clearance

  • CHA licensed + ICEGATE 2.0 registered for direct e-filing (no third-party broker)
  • AEO Tier-1 aligned — most consignments clear on green channel without examination
  • Specialist DGFT desk for scheme benefits (RoDTEP/EPCG/AA/FTA)
  • 5 physical offices: Mumbai HQ, Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Jodhpur, Delhi NCR
  • WhatsApp updates on every shipment milestone (BoE filed / assessed / OOC / gate-out)
  • FFFAI member · GJEPC empanelled · EEPC active
Documents

What we'll typically need

IECAD Code letter (per port)Commercial InvoicePacking ListBill of Lading / AWBInsurance PolicyScheme Authorisation (where applicable)FTA Origin Certificate (where applicable)Product-specific licences (BIS/FSSAI/WPC/CDSCO)
Schemes

Benefits you may qualify for

RoDTEPEPCGAdvance AuthorisationAEO Tier-1FTA Preferential Origin (CEPA / CECA / RCEP-IN)SEZ / EOUMOOWR Bonded Warehousing
Ports & ICDs

Where we operate this service

JNPT (Nhava Sheva)Mumbai Port (BPT)MundraKandla / DeendayalPipavavHaziraTKD ICDPatparganj ICDGarhi Harsaru ICDDadri ICDPanipat ICDSonipat ICDSabarmati ICDJaipur ICD (Sanganer)Jodhpur ICDIndore ICDBOM Air CargoDEL Air CargoBLR Air CargoMAA Air CargoAMD Air CargoJaipur Air CargoJodhpur Air Cargo
Frequently asked questions

Questions clients ask us about Customs Clearance

Can you handle customs clearance at ports where we don't have an office?

Yes. Our 5 physical offices cover the hub ports/ICDs directly; for other nodes (Pipavav, Hazira, Garhi Harsaru, Patparganj, etc.) we operate through our FFFAI network with WCL accountability — you still get one invoice, one shipment reference, and one WhatsApp updates feed.

What documents do you need before filing the Bill of Entry?

Commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading or AWB, IEC, AD code letter from your bank for that port, any scheme authorisation or FTA preferential origin certificate if applicable, and product-specific certificates (BIS / FSSAI / WPC / CDSCO etc.). We provide a per-shipment checklist before cargo arrival.

How long does typical customs clearance take?

For AEO-aligned green-channel consignments at JNPT/Mundra: typically 24-48 hours from BoE filing to OOC. With examination: add 24-72 hours depending on the port queue. For air cargo at BOM/DEL: 12-24 hours is common.

Do you handle the RoDTEP / EPCG claim filing too?

Yes — our DGFT desk files RoDTEP claims at the Shipping Bill stage so the scrip is generated automatically post-EGM. For EPCG and Advance Authorisation, we maintain the entire post-export ledger and file redemption with DGFT regional offices.

What if customs holds my shipment for examination?

We coordinate examination timing with the appraiser and present the cargo and documents in person at the CFS. Where the hold is for a missing document, we resolve via e-Sanchit within hours. Where it is a valuation / classification dispute, our team represents at SVB or files an appeal — we don't just hand the file back to you.

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