Customs & compliance
Customs & compliance
We prepare and coordinate the paperwork your shipment needs, working with licensed customs brokers in the relevant jurisdictions. We support your compliance obligations; we do not replace legal or tax advice.
What we coordinate
Capabilities
- Declarations
- Import and export declarations coordinated with licensed brokers.
- Classification support
- HS code research and documentation support, confirmed with you before filing.
- Document verification
- Invoices, packing lists, certificates and licences checked for consistency.
- Duty & tax guidance
- Indicative duty and tax treatment explained so there are no surprises at arrival.
How it works
From enquiry to delivery
A consistent coordination sequence, adapted to the lane and the cargo.
- 01
Document review
We list exactly what the lane and commodity require.
- 02
Data preparation
Declaration data assembled and confirmed with you.
- 03
Filing
The declaration is filed by the licensed broker for the jurisdiction.
- 04
Release
Release monitored and onward movement triggered.
Good fit for
Typical requirements
- First-time importers and exporters on a new lane
- Commodities with licensing or certification requirements
- Shipments previously delayed by documentation errors
- Businesses wanting one party to own the paperwork trail
Good to know
- Classification and valuation remain the declarant's legal responsibility; we provide support, not a ruling.
- Duty and tax amounts are determined by the authority, not by Global Marine Logistic.
- Inspection and examination decisions sit with the customs authority and can affect timelines.
Scope, coverage and lead times vary by lane, carrier and season, and are confirmed in writing for each shipment.
Next step
Ask about this service
Send the lane, cargo profile and target dates. We will confirm what we can coordinate and what information is still needed.
Other services
Need a routing plan or a rate indication?
Send us your lane, cargo details and target dates. A coordinator will come back with options and next steps.