Customs clearance Surat
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Surat. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CitySurat
- Local time--:--
- AirportsSTV · AMD · BOM
- Customs authority
- Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Indian Customs Tariff - ICEGATE
- Importer requirements
- an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC)
- Airports
- Surat (STV), Ahmedabad (AMD) and Mumbai (BOM)
- Seaport
- Hazira
- Seasonal risk
- Monsoon (June to September) can bring flooding.
Customs clearance for Surat
In India, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Surat, especially in diamonds, textiles and chemicals, rely on fast and correct declarations. Surat processes most of the world's diamonds, a typical high-value air shipment.
- Import declarations for SuratDeclarations with Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Surat.
- Export declarations from SuratExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving India.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in India: an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC).
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at STV, AMD, BOM and by sea via Hazira.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Surat on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Surat
Weather and season: Monsoon (June to September) can bring flooding. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In India, Diwali (October/November), Holi and regional festivals that differ by state can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Surat
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Surat (STV), Ahmedabad (AMD) and Mumbai (BOM), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Surat → · Freight & customs in India →
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Customs clearance Surat: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Surat?
Customs clearance in India is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Surat need?
Importers in India generally need an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC). We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Surat?
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Declarations are filed electronically (Indian Customs Tariff - ICEGATE).
How long does customs clearance take in Surat?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Diwali (October/November), Holi and regional festivals that differ by state can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Surat?
Yes. We offer air freight via Surat (STV), Ahmedabad (AMD) and Mumbai (BOM), sea freight via Hazira, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Surat?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.