| Page | Focus | Template | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Import Customs Clearance /bill-of-entry-air-import |
Air imports use the Airway Bill (AWB) on the bill of entry instead of a Bill of Lading. Clearance at Indian airports is faster than sea ports but courier and express shipments have specific rules. |
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| Coastal & Transit Bill of Entry /bill-of-entry-coastal-shipping |
Coastal and transit entries cover movement of goods between Indian ports or through India without entering domestic commerce. |
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| Customs Broker / CHA Guide /bill-of-entry-customs-broker |
A Custom House Agent (CHA) is a licensed professional who files bills of entry on behalf of importers in India. Choosing the right CHA directly affects clearance speed and compliance. |
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| Customs Clearance Process /bill-of-entry-customs-clearance |
Customs clearance is the end-to-end process from cargo arrival to port release — spanning BoE filing, risk assessment, examination, duty payment, and out-of-charge. |
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| Customs Duty Calculation /bill-of-entry-customs-duty |
Customs duty on an Indian bill of entry is calculated as BCD + SWS (10% of BCD) + IGST on the combined value. Bangladesh has a different multi-layer stack. |
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| Customs Valuation for Bill of Entry /bill-of-entry-valuation |
Customs value for the bill of entry is based on transaction value (CIF) under WTO Valuation Agreement — with adjustments for assists, royalties, related-party pricing, and post-sale proceeds. |
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| HS Code Classification for Bill of Entry /bill-of-entry-hs-code |
The HS code on a bill of entry is the 8-digit tariff classification that determines duty rate, import restrictions, and statistical reporting for every line item. |
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| IGST on Imports (India) /bill-of-entry-igst-import |
IGST paid on the bill of entry is claimable as Input Tax Credit in GSTR-3B after it auto-populates in GSTR-2B — a critical cash-flow benefit for GST-registered importers. |
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| Import Declaration /bill-of-entry-import-declaration |
An import declaration is the generic term for the customs filing instrument — called bill of entry in India/Bangladesh, entry summary in the US, and SAD in the EU. |
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| Port & Location Codes for Bill of Entry /bill-of-entry-port-codes |
Every Indian bill of entry must carry the correct port code for the port of entry. CBIC maintains a list of 400+ ports, ICDs, and air cargo stations with their codes. |
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| Rejected or Defective Bill of Entry /bill-of-entry-rejected-boe |
A bill of entry is rejected when it has data errors, missing documents, or unresolved queries. Understanding why rejections happen and how to fix them quickly reduces cargo detention costs. |
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| Sea Import Customs Clearance /bill-of-entry-sea-import |
Sea imports link the bill of entry to the Bill of Lading, container numbers, and the Import General Manifest. Advance BoE filing is available from 30 days before vessel arrival. |
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