Customs Clearance at Hazira
Hazira · Surat · INHZA1
How does customs clearance work at Hazira?
At Hazira, the Bill of Entry or shipping bill is filed on ICEGATE under the port code INHZA1, customs assesses it, duty is paid online, any examination is done at the terminal or CFS, and the cargo is released. With complete documents, exports typically clear in about 24 hours, imports in about 48 working hours.
Hazira is the closest port to Surat's textile and chemical industries and the Bharuch belt. 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
- INHZA1
- Location
- Hazira, near Surat, south Gujarat
- Typical time
- Exports ~24 hours · imports ~48 working hours
- Hinterland
- Surat, Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Vapi
Process
How does customs clearance work at Hazira?
The same steps run for every consignment. Filing before the vessel berths is what saves the most time.
- Filed on ICEGATE under INHZA1
- Examination attended at Hazira
- 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 Hazira 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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01
Exports
Documents checked
Invoice, packing list, IEC and AD code registration at Hazira.
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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 Hazira?
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 Hazira?
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 Hazira |
| 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 Hazira?
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
- Hazardous cargo checked firstMSDS and hazard class checked before filing for chemical cargo.
- Filed before arrivalThe Bill of Entry is filed before the vessel berths so assessment can start early.
- Queries answered the same dayAssessment queries are answered the day they are raised.
Quote
Get a clearance quote at Hazira
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 Hazira?
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 Hazira | — | 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 |
| MSDS | Chemicals | Chemicals | Required for chemical cargo, hazardous or not |
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 Hazira need?
The port overview, the service in full, and the services most often booked with clearance.
How long does customs clearance take at Hazira?
Once documents are complete, export clearance at Hazira typically takes about 24 hours and import clearance about 48 working hours. Examinations, assessment queries or hazardous cargo checks can extend it, so we confirm timing for each consignment.
What is the customs code for Hazira?
Hazira's location code is INHZA1. 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 Hazira.
Which shippers use Hazira?
Mainly Surat textile and diamond exporters and the chemical and engineering units of the Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Vapi belts, for whom Hazira is the closest port.
What extra documents does chemical cargo need at Hazira?
An MSDS for every chemical, and for hazardous cargo a dangerous goods declaration with the IMDG class and UN number, plus the shipping line's acceptance. We check them before filing.
Can cargo be cleared at an ICD instead of Hazira?
Yes. Cargo from the Bharuch and Vadodara areas can be cleared at ICD Ankleshwar or ICD Vadodara and moved to the port under customs seal.
What makes up the cost of clearing at Hazira?
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 Hazira?
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 Hazira port page?
Yes. This page covers customs clearance at Hazira in detail. The Hazira port page covers the port as a whole: services, cargo and the nearby ICDs.