Customs Clearance & Freight Forwarding at Dahej
Dahej port · Bharuch · INDAH1
What is Dahej port used for?
Dahej, on the Gulf of Khambhat in Bharuch district, serves one of India's largest chemical and petrochemical belts. It handles liquid bulk, chemicals, LNG, dry bulk and some containers. Chemical cargo needs an MSDS and class-specific handling, which we check before filing. Our clearance desk is open 24 hours.
Dahej cargo is often hazardous, and a wrong classification or a missing safety document holds it at the berth. We check the MSDS, the hazard class and any licence before the vessel arrives, then handle the filing and the movement. The same checks apply to exports, where the shipping line must approve hazardous cargo before booking.
- Location
- Dahej, Bharuch district, Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat
- Terminals
- Private terminals, including an LNG terminal and Adani Dahej Port
- Cargo
- Liquid bulk, chemicals, LNG, dry bulk and containers
- Hinterland
- The Dahej and Ankleshwar chemical and industrial estates
At the port
How do we work at Dahej?
Filing, assessment and follow-up are handled by our clearance desk, and cargo is attended at the port when an examination or a problem needs it.
- Hazardous cargo checked firstMSDS, hazard class and licences checked before filing, so cargo is not held at the berth.
- Filed before arrivalThe Bill of Entry is filed before the vessel berths, which saves the most time.
- A desk that does not closeThe clearance desk is open 24 hours for queries and held cargo.
Services
What can we handle for you at Dahej?
Clearance, liquid and breakbulk handling, freight and transport.
Inland container depots
Which ICDs are near Dahej?
Container cargo from the Ankleshwar and Vadodara estates can be cleared at the nearby ICDs.
Industries
Which cargo moves through Dahej?
Chemicals, petrochemicals, pharma intermediates and industrial goods.
Process
How does customs clearance work at Dahej?
The same six steps for imports and exports. Starting before the vessel arrives saves the most time.
- Filed and followed by one team
- Examination attended at Dahej
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
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Documents checked
Invoice, packing list, B/L or booking, IEC and any licence, matched before filing.
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Filed on ICEGATE
Bill of Entry for imports, shipping bill for exports, under the port's customs code.
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Assessment
Customs checks classification and value; queries answered the day they are raised.
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Duty and examination
Duty paid online; any examination arranged and attended at the terminal or CFS.
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Out-of-charge or LEO
Customs releases imports or gives the Let Export Order for loading.
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Delivery or loading
Import delivered to your door, or the export container gated in for its vessel.
Quote
Get a quote at Dahej
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
Timing
How long does clearance take at Dahej?
Typical times once documents are complete. Hazardous cargo checks and customs decide the rest.
| Stage | Typical | Depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Export clearance | About 24 hours | Documents complete and no examination |
| Import clearance | About 48 working hours | Documents complete, assessment without queries |
| 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 |
Typical figures, not guarantees: the consignment, the terminal and customs decide.
Documents
What documents are needed at Dahej?
The core set for most shipments. We confirm the exact list for your cargo with every quote.
| Document | Import | Export |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Required | Required |
| Packing list | Required | Required |
| Bill of lading | Required | After loading |
| IEC and GSTIN | Required | Required |
| MSDS | Chemicals | Chemicals |
| Authority letter and KYC | Required | Required |
| DG declaration | Hazardous cargo | Hazardous cargo |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product |
What is the port code for Dahej?
Dahej uses the UN/LOCODE INDAH1. It appears on the Bill of Entry, the shipping bill and the bill of lading, so check it matches on every document before filing.
Where is Dahej port?
Dahej is on the Gulf of Khambhat in Bharuch district, Gujarat, next to the Dahej chemical and industrial estates and close to Ankleshwar.
What cargo does Dahej handle?
Mainly liquid bulk and chemicals, LNG, dry bulk and industrial cargo, with some container traffic. It serves one of India's largest chemical and petrochemical belts.
What extra documents does chemical cargo need?
An MSDS for every chemical, a dangerous goods declaration for hazardous classes, and any licence or permit the product needs. We check them before filing so the cargo is not held at the berth.
How long does clearance take at Dahej?
Once documents are complete, export clearance typically takes about 24 hours and import clearance about 48 working hours. Hazardous cargo checks, examinations and queries can extend it, so we confirm timing for each consignment.
Can you handle liquid chemical discharge?
Yes. We coordinate discharge, storage and onward transport suited to the chemical's class, alongside the customs filing. See our breakbulk and chemical handling service for details.
Can I clear cargo at an ICD instead?
Container cargo from the Ankleshwar and Vadodara areas can be cleared at ICD Ankleshwar or ICD Vadodara and moved to the port under customs seal.
What happens if my cargo is held at Dahej?
Call or WhatsApp +91 97141 41559 with the B/L or container number. We check the reason on ICEGATE, whether a query, a missing safety document or an examination, and act on it.
Which terminals operate at Dahej?
Dahej has several private terminals, including an LNG terminal and Adani Dahej Port, which handles bulk, liquid and container cargo. The right berth depends on the cargo, so we confirm it when we plan the shipment.