Customs Clearance & Brokerage

Declarations, HS codes and duties filed right the first time at Berbera, so your containers clear fast and never sit racking up storage.

Customs is where most shipments lose days and money. We prepare and pre-check every document, classify your goods correctly, handle duties and file your entry at Berbera so your containers clear quickly and never sit racking up storage. For cargo bound for Ethiopia, we manage the bonded transit through Tog Wajaale.

What's included

  • Import & export declarations
  • HS classification & duties
  • Bonded transit for Ethiopia

Common questions

What documents do I need?

At minimum a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Depending on the goods you may also need a certificate of origin or permits. We tell you exactly what is required before your cargo sails.

How long does clearance take?

With documents in order, most shipments clear within a few days of arrival. Delays almost always come from missing or incorrect paperwork, which is exactly what we pre-check.

Who pays the duty?

Duty and taxes are set by Somaliland customs and paid to them. We handle the filing and can pay on your behalf, then bill it back transparently.

Customs declaration, commercial invoice and bill of lading laid out on a desk with a phone showing a shipment status update.
Documentation

Paperwork that clears the first time

Customs declarations, commercial invoices and bills of lading: prepared, pre-checked and filed correctly, so your cargo is never held at the port over a missing stamp.

  • Customs declarations & HS classification
  • Commercial invoice & bill of lading handling
  • Status updates by phone and WhatsApp

Ready to move your cargo?

Tell us what you are importing and we will come back with a clear, itemised quote, usually within hours.