Commercial exports - PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL CARGO EXPORTATION

1. Register with JAMPRO. Each exporter must be registered by JAMPRO.

2. Apply for necessary export permits from:

• Bureau of Standards for Processed Foods;
  
• Ministry of Agriculture for Animal or Plant products;
  
• NEPA for dangerous goods.

3. Prepare and submit export documents to Customs Department as follows:

• C82 – Goods produced locally
• C40 – Request to ship when C82 not prepared on time
• C43 – Export for subsequent importation
• C36 – Goods shipped to and from Free Zone
• C25 – Goods imported for temporary use and subsequent re-export
• Export Permits.

4. Prepare tally sheet (air cargo) or dock receipt (sea cargo) and submit to the
Export Branch along with export documents.

In respect of goods produced locally:

• Complete the Export Entry (C82) and present to Customs at Point of Export along with supporting documents and permits if necessary.

• Pay required processing fee.

• Have entry and supporting documents examined.

• Goods would then be presented for exportation.

PLEASE NOTE

All Exporters are required to give Customs Contraband Enforcement Team (C.E.T) information prior to loading their container. The information required by C.E.T is:

o Name of exporter
o Contact name
o Contact number
o Description of commodity
o Quantity of commodity
o Container number
o Destination of shipment
o Shipping agent
o Name of exporting vessel
o Loading address
o Time of loading
o Seal if available

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