Imported goods must first be documented and verified for compliance before they are allowed into a country's domestic market. Import declarations that accurately declare cargo details, origin, and value are a must for meeting national customs rules. Custom Clearance Agent is a professional initiative that is the support of regulatory documentation and clearance coordination which is the main figure in conception.

These agents review the shipping documents to ensure that the package list, invoice and cargo descriptions are all matched. Proper tariff classification is very important because it is used for determination of the duty rates which will be applied on the imported goods.

Besides the verification of the documentation, the clearance agents might be connecting with the authorities during the inspection procedures. There are some types of products which need further inspection due to quarantine requirements or product safety regulations.

Giving sorted out/organized paperworks or keeping the proper record of the messages or providing the record of messages, giving the record of messages from time to time and so on are still being major points of responsibility of a clearance process.

With the increase of electronic customs systems, accurate electronic declarations have become a must. Correctly prepared documents also facilitate the quick movement of shipments through border processing stages and support dependable operations in international trade.