Documentation procedural flow import cargo shipment

Import Entry/Single Administrative Document (SAD) lodgement and secure temporary assessment.

Customs officer examines cargo unloaded from the vessel.

MOFS secures the final assessment and import entry with customs findings and approval.

MOFS provide copies of final assessment with customs findings and completes the shipping documents to the proponent.

Proponent advises their Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) to debit payment VAT.

MOFS will follow up with customs for the online release of cargo upon it’s receipt of banking confirmation.

Pay port charges.

Issuance of gate pass.

Loading and release.