Custom house agent (CHA) · Gujarat ports · Since 2014
Customs clearance & freight forwarding at Mundra port
A licensed CHA at Mundra and Kandla — on the docks, not serving the port remotely.
What we do
Ten services, one licensed team
Clearance, freight, handling and inland movement — handled by the same people, so nothing is lost between vendors.
Not sure which service you need?
Tell us the port and the commodity. We will tell you exactly what the shipment needs.
Where we clear cargo
At the port, not served from another city
Six ports, five inland container depots, and the exporter cities that feed them.
Inland container depots
Clear inland, move sealed to the port
Industries
We know your cargo
Packing, documentation and handling differ by commodity. Find yours.
Trade lanes
Six priority lanes out of Gujarat
Transit, documentation and the agent at the far end — stated up front.
How it works
From documents to cargo release, in six steps
The question every shipper asks before they ask for a rate. Here is exactly what happens to your consignment, and where.
- Filed under our own CHA licence
- Examination attended at the port
- Documents checked before anything is filed
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01
Before filing
Documents received
Invoice, packing list, bill of lading and licences checked before anything is filed.
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02
Before filing
Classification
HS code and duty position confirmed against the consignment.
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03
ICEGATE
Filing on ICEGATE
Bill of entry or shipping bill filed under our licence.
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04
Customs
Duty and assessment
Assessment followed up, duty paid, queries answered.
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05
At the port
Examination
Customs examination attended at the port.
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06
Out-of-charge
Release and delivery
Out-of-charge, trailer placed, cargo to your door.
FAQ
Questions shippers actually ask
Answered in plain terms, on the page — so search engines and AI assistants can quote them.
What documents are needed for import clearance in India?
Import clearance in India is filed as a Bill of Entry on ICEGATE. The core set is the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, and the importer's IEC and GST registration. Add a certificate of origin to claim a trade-agreement rate, and any licence or permit your product needs.
How long does customs clearance take at Mundra?
It depends on three things: whether documents are complete when the vessel arrives, whether the Bill of Entry is assessed without queries, and whether customs orders an examination. Filing the Bill of Entry before arrival shortens it most. Once documents are complete, export clearance typically takes about 24 hours and import clearance about 48 working hours, and it varies with the consignment.
What does a custom house agent actually do?
A custom house agent (CHA), licensed as a customs broker under the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2018, files the Bill of Entry or shipping bill for you, classifies the goods, follows up assessment and duty payment, attends examination, and obtains out-of-charge so the cargo can leave the port.
Which ports and ICDs do you cover?
We handle cargo at Mundra, Kandla (Deendayal), Pipavav, Hazira and Dahej in Gujarat, plus Nhava Sheva in Maharashtra, and at five inland container depots: ICD Ahmedabad, ICD Sanand, ICD Vadodara, ICD Ankleshwar and ICD Varnama. We also work with exporters based in Morbi, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Surat.
How is import duty calculated?
Duty is calculated on the assessable value: the CIF value converted at the customs exchange rate. Basic Customs Duty is applied first, then the Social Welfare Surcharge on that duty, then IGST on the value plus both. Rates depend on the HS code and any trade agreement, so confirm them for each consignment.
How do I get a quote, and what do you need from me?
Send the port, the commodity and its HS code if you know it, the container type or the cargo weight and volume, the incoterm, and the cargo ready date. Use the quote form, WhatsApp or a call. We reply within 24 hours with rates and the document list for your shipment.