Customs Clearance Agent in Gandhidham

Customs clearance agent for Kandla and Mundra ports

Logistics supervisor with a tablet at a container port

3VB ShippTrans is a licensed customs broker based in Gandhidham, Gujarat. We clear import and export shipments for businesses moving cargo through Deendayal Port (Kandla), Mundra Port and the wider Kutch port cluster, and we act as your representative with customs authorities so your goods are released without avoidable delays.

Customs rules change often, and a small error in classification, valuation or paperwork can hold a container at the port and add demurrage and detention costs. Our team prepares and checks every document, calculates duties and taxes accurately and resolves queries quickly, so you always know where your shipment stands.

What our customs clearance service includes

Import clearance, including preparation and filing of the Bill of Entry
Export clearance, including preparation and filing of the Shipping Bill
Tariff classification and calculation of duties and taxes
Checks on commercial invoices, packing lists and transport documents before filing
Follow-up on assessment, examination and release of cargo
Guidance on the permits, licences and certificates your cargo may need
Regular status updates until your shipment is cleared

How the customs clearance process works

Share your documents. Send the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and any licences or certificates for the shipment.
Document review. We check the details, confirm the tariff classification and calculate the duties and taxes payable.
Filing. We file the Bill of Entry for imports or the Shipping Bill for exports with Indian Customs.
Assessment and examination. We follow up on assessment, coordinate duty payment and attend examination if customs selects the shipment.
Release. Once customs clears the cargo, we coordinate delivery or loading, and our own fleet can take it onward.

Documents commonly required for customs clearance

Requirements vary by product, origin and destination, but most shipments need the following:

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading or airway bill
Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
Certificate of origin, where preferential duty is claimed
Product-specific licences, permits or test certificates, where applicable

Not sure what your shipment needs? Tell us about the cargo and we will confirm the documents before it arrives at the port.

Why choose 3VB ShippTrans for customs clearance

With more than 18 years in shipping and logistics, our team knows the day-to-day workings of the Kutch ports. We are a registered Multimodal Transport Operator, a member of FFFAI and hold FIATA certification. Because we also provide sea freight forwarding, container transportation and warehousing, we can manage the whole movement of your cargo, not just the paperwork.

Frequently asked questions about customs clearance

Quick answers from the 3VB ShippTrans team. For anything else, contact us.

What does a customs broker do?

A customs broker prepares and files customs documents for importers and exporters, calculates duties and taxes, and deals with customs officers until goods are cleared. As a licensed customs broker, 3VB ShippTrans acts as your representative, so you do not have to manage filings, queries or examinations yourself.

How long does customs clearance take at Kandla or Mundra?

Clearance time depends on the type of cargo, the accuracy of the documents and whether customs selects the shipment for examination. Complete and correct paperwork is the biggest factor you can control. We review everything before filing and update you at each stage, which keeps avoidable delays to a minimum.

Which documents are needed to clear an import shipment in India?

Most import shipments need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and the importer's IEC. Depending on the product, you may also need a certificate of origin, licences or test reports. Share your shipment details with us and we will confirm the exact list before your cargo arrives.

Do you handle both import and export clearance?

Yes. We handle import clearance, including the Bill of Entry, and export clearance, including the Shipping Bill. We can also arrange sea or air freight, transport to and from the port and warehousing, so one team manages your shipment from arrival or dispatch through to final delivery.

How are customs duties calculated?

Customs duty is generally based on the product's tariff classification and its assessable value, plus applicable taxes such as IGST. Getting the classification right matters, because an error can lead to extra duty, penalties or delays. Our team checks classification and valuation before filing, so you know the expected cost in advance.