Customs Clearance & Freight Forwarding at Hazira
Hazira port · Surat · INHZA1
Why do Surat shippers use Hazira port?
Hazira is the port closest to Surat, on the Tapi estuary in south Gujarat, so textiles, chemicals and engineering cargo from Surat and the Bharuch belt reach it quickly by road. It handles containers, bulk and liquid cargo. RP International clears cargo at Hazira, with a clearance desk open 24 hours.
For south Gujarat shippers, Hazira can save days of trucking compared with the Kutch ports. We compare the port options on every enquiry, then handle the customs filing, the freight and the road movement.
- Location
- Hazira, near Surat, south Gujarat
- Terminals
- Private terminals, including Adani Hazira Port
- Cargo
- Containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk
- Hinterland
- Surat, Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Vapi industrial belts
At the port
How do we work at Hazira?
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.
- Port choice on every enquiryHazira, Mundra or Nhava Sheva: we compare sailing, rates and trucking time for your cargo.
- 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 Hazira?
Clearance, freight and transport for south Gujarat cargo.
Inland container depots
Which ICDs are near Hazira?
Cargo from the Bharuch and Vadodara belts can be cleared at ICD Ankleshwar or Vadodara before it moves to the port.
Industries
Which cargo moves through Hazira?
Surat textiles and the chemical and engineering belts of south Gujarat.
Process
How does customs clearance work at Hazira?
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 Hazira
- 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 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
Timing
How long does clearance take at Hazira?
Typical times once documents are complete. The terminal 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 Hazira?
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 |
| Authority letter and KYC | Required | Required |
| AD code registration at this port | — | Required |
| Certificate of origin | If claiming FTA rate | If the buyer needs it |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product |
What is the port code for Hazira?
Hazira uses the UN/LOCODE INHZA1. 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 Hazira port?
Hazira is on the Tapi estuary near Surat in south Gujarat. It is the closest port for shippers in Surat and the nearby Bharuch, Ankleshwar and Vapi industrial areas.
What cargo does Hazira handle?
Hazira handles containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk and breakbulk. For our shippers it is mostly textiles, chemicals and engineering goods from south Gujarat.
Should Surat cargo go through Hazira or Mundra?
It depends on the shipping line, the sailing and the destination. Hazira saves trucking time from Surat; Mundra has more sailings on some lanes. We compare both for each shipment.
How long does clearance take at Hazira?
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 I clear cargo at an ICD instead?
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 documents do I need at Hazira?
The core set: 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. Chemicals also need an MSDS.
What happens if my cargo 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.
Do you arrange trucking from Surat to Hazira?
Yes. We book the trailer from your factory in Surat or the Bharuch belt, generate the e-way bill and time the pickup to the vessel cut-off at Hazira, so transport and customs are handled together.