CHA at Pipavav Port
Pipavav port · INPAV1 · Saurashtra
How is cargo cleared at Pipavav port?
Cargo at Pipavav is cleared on ICEGATE under port code INPAV1: the Bill of Entry or shipping bill is filed, customs assesses it, duty is paid online, any examination is done at the terminal, and the cargo is released. With complete documents, exports typically clear in about 24 hours, imports in about 48 working hours.
Pipavav suits Saurashtra shippers and rail-borne containers from inland depots. Our clearance desk files and follows each consignment, and cargo is attended at the port when an examination or a problem needs it.
- Port code
- INPAV1
- Operator
- Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd (APM Terminals)
- Typical time
- Exports ~24 hours · imports ~48 working hours
- Rail
- Rail links to inland container depots
Process
How does customs clearance work at Pipavav?
The same steps run for every consignment. Filing before the vessel berths is what saves the most time.
- Filed on ICEGATE under INPAV1
- Examination attended at Pipavav
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
Imports
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Imports
Documents checked before arrival
Invoice, packing list, B/L, IEC and any licence matched.
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Imports
Bill of Entry filed
On ICEGATE against the IGM, before the vessel berths where possible.
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Imports
Assessment
Classification and value checked; queries answered the same day.
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Imports
Duty paid
Paid online against the assessed Bill of Entry.
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Imports
Examination, if ordered
Attended at the Pipavav terminal or CFS.
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Imports
Out-of-charge and delivery
Released; delivery order, CFS release and truck to your door.
Exports
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Exports
Documents checked
Invoice, packing list, IEC and AD code registration at Pipavav.
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Exports
Shipping bill filed
On ICEGATE, with the export scheme declared correctly.
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Exports
Container to the port
Factory-stuffed and sealed, or stuffed at the CFS.
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Exports
Examination, if selected
Attended at the gate or CFS.
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Exports
Let Export Order
Customs clears the container for loading.
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Exports
Loaded on board
The container sails and the bill of lading is issued.
Timing
How long does clearance take at Pipavav?
Typical once documents are complete. Typical figures, not guarantees: the consignment and customs decide.
| Stage | Typical | Depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Export clearance | About 24 hours | Documents complete, no examination |
| Import clearance | About 48 working hours | Filed before arrival, no assessment query |
| Examination ordered | Adds the examination and report | Booked and attended at once |
| Assessment query | Pauses until answered | Answered the day it is raised |
| Licence or NOC needed | Waits for the other agency | Flagged at the quote stage |
Charges
What makes up the cost of clearing at Pipavav?
Every part is shown separately in our quote, so you can compare like with like.
| Charge | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance fee | RP International | Filing, follow-up and attendance at Pipavav |
| Terminal handling | Terminal, via the shipping line | Per container, set by the terminal |
| CFS charges | CFS or port | Handling, storage after free days, examination |
| Delivery order and line charges | Shipping line | Imports: released against the B/L |
| Customs duty and IGST | Government, online | Depends on HS code, value and origin |
| Transport | Transporter | Port to your door, if booked with us |
At the port
How do we clear cargo at Pipavav?
Filing, assessment and follow-up are handled by our clearance desk, open 24 hours, and cargo is attended at the port when an examination or a query needs it.
We reply within 24 hours · desk open 24 hours
- Filed before arrivalThe Bill of Entry is filed before the vessel berths so assessment can start early.
- One team for booking and filingThe freight booking and the customs declaration are done by the same people.
- Queries answered the same dayAssessment queries are answered the day they are raised.
Quote
Get a clearance quote at Pipavav
Rates and the document list for your consignment, back within 24 hours.
- A team at the port, in Gandhidham
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
- Document list with every quote
Documents
What documents are needed to clear cargo at Pipavav?
The core set for most consignments. Your commodity can add a licence or certificate.
Not sure what you have? Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp for a first check.
Send on WhatsApp| Document | Import | Export | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Required | Required | Value, currency and incoterm |
| Packing list | Required | Required | Packages, weights and marks matching the invoice |
| Bill of lading | Required | After loading | Original, telex release or seaway bill for imports |
| IEC and GSTIN | Required | Required | Importer or exporter registration |
| AD code registered at Pipavav | — | Required | Bank AD code registered for this port |
| Authority letter and KYC | Required | Required | Authorises us to file on your behalf |
| Certificate of origin | If claiming FTA rate | If the buyer needs it | Changes the duty you or the buyer pays |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product | For example BIS, FSSAI or plant quarantine |
Requirements change with the commodity and the rules in force, so we confirm the list for your consignment with every quote.
Related
What else do shippers at Pipavav need?
The port overview, the service in full, and the services most often booked with clearance.
What is the customs code for Pipavav?
Pipavav's location code is INPAV1. It is used on the Bill of Entry, the shipping bill and the bill of lading, and your bank's AD code must be registered against it before you export through Pipavav.
How long does clearance take at Pipavav?
Once documents are complete, export clearance typically takes about 24 hours and import clearance about 48 working hours. Examinations and assessment queries can extend it, so we confirm timing for each consignment.
Can containers reach Pipavav by rail?
Yes. Pipavav is rail-connected, so containers can move between inland depots such as Ahmedabad and Sanand and the port under customs seal, with clearance at the depot or at the port.
What documents are needed to clear cargo at Pipavav?
The invoice, packing list, bill of lading, IEC and GSTIN, an authority letter for us to file, and any licence or certificate of origin your cargo needs.
Why ship through Pipavav instead of Mundra?
Pipavav can suit Saurashtra cargo, rail-borne containers and lines that call there. The best port depends on the origin, the line and the sailing, so we compare the options for each shipment.
What makes up the cost of clearing at Pipavav?
Our clearance fee, terminal and CFS charges, the shipping line's charges, the customs duty and IGST, and transport if booked. Each part is shown separately in the quote.
What if my container is held at Pipavav?
Call or WhatsApp +91 97141 41559 with the container or B/L number. We check the reason on ICEGATE, whether a query, a missing document or an examination, and act on it.
Is this different from your Pipavav port page?
Yes. This page covers customs clearance at Pipavav in detail. The Pipavav port page covers the port as a whole: services, rail links and connected ICDs.