SEZ Clearance at Mundra
Mundra SEZ · SEZ Online · imports, exports, DTA
How does SEZ customs clearance work at Mundra?
For a unit in the SEZ at Mundra, bills of entry and shipping bills are filed on SEZ Online and approved by the zone's authorised officers, not the port customs house. Imports enter the zone without duty and move from Mundra port under the zone's rules; goods sold into India (DTA) pay duty as imports.
The SEZ at Mundra sits beside the port, so cargo moves between the berth and the unit in a short trip. We file the zone documents, follow the approvals and arrange the movement, alongside our port clearance work at Mundra.
- Zone
- The SEZ beside Mundra port
- Filed on
- SEZ Online
- Approved by
- The zone's authorised officers
- Duty
- None into the zone; DTA sales pay as imports
Process
How does SEZ cargo move at Mundra?
The filing is on SEZ Online and the approval happens at the zone; the port handles the vessel.
- Filed on SEZ Online
- Approvals followed at the zone
- Desk open 24 hours
Imports into the SEZ
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Imports into the SEZ
Documents checked
Invoice, B/L and the unit's approval matched.
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Imports into the SEZ
Bill of Entry on SEZ Online
Filed for the SEZ unit.
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Imports into the SEZ
Approved by the zone
The authorised officer assesses the filing.
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Imports into the SEZ
Released at the port
Cargo moved from Mundra port to the zone.
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Imports into the SEZ
Verified at the zone
Checked at the zone on arrival, where required.
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Imports into the SEZ
Received by the unit
Taken into the unit's records.
Exports from the SEZ
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Exports from the SEZ
Shipping bill on SEZ Online
Filed for the SEZ unit.
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Exports from the SEZ
Examined in the zone
Where required, by the zone's officers.
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Exports from the SEZ
Sealed and moved
Container sealed and trucked to Mundra port.
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Exports from the SEZ
Port formalities
Gated in to the terminal for the vessel.
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Exports from the SEZ
Let Export Order
Cleared for loading.
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Exports from the SEZ
Sailing and bill of lading
The vessel sails and the B/L is issued.
Where it happens
Where does each SEZ step happen at Mundra?
Which office handles each movement. The time each takes depends on the documents and any examination.
| Movement | Filed on | Approved or checked by |
|---|---|---|
| Import into the SEZ | Bill of Entry on SEZ Online | The zone's authorised officer |
| Export from the SEZ | Shipping bill on SEZ Online | The zone's officers, then the port for loading |
| DTA sale into India | Bill of Entry for home consumption | Zone customs; duty paid by the buyer |
| Zone-to-zone transfer | SEZ Online | Both zones record the goods |
| Supply from India into the SEZ | As an export to the zone | The zone's officers on receipt |
Charges
What makes up the cost of SEZ clearance at Mundra?
Every part is shown separately in the quote.
| Charge | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance fee | RP International | SEZ Online filing and follow-up at the zone |
| Terminal charges | Terminal, via the shipping line | At Mundra port |
| Line charges | Shipping line | Delivery order and documentation |
| Transport | Transporter | Port to zone, zone to port |
| Customs duty and IGST | Government | DTA sales only; none on goods entering the zone |
| Examination | Where ordered | Attended by us at the zone or port |
At the port
Why use a broker who knows Mundra and its SEZ?
SEZ cargo needs two sets of approvals, the port's and the zone's. We handle both, from Gandhidham, where Kandla SEZ is also based.
We reply within 24 hours · desk open 24 hours
- Zone approvals followed upQueries from the authorised officer answered the same day.
- Port and zone togetherVessel, terminal and zone movement coordinated by one team.
- Kandla SEZ experienceThe same SEZ procedures, handled at Kandla SEZ in our own town.
Quote
Get an SEZ clearance quote at Mundra
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 does SEZ cargo at Mundra need?
The core set, plus the unit's approval. Some goods also need a licence.
Not sure what you have? Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp for a first check.
Send on WhatsApp| Document | Into the SEZ | Out of the SEZ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice and packing list | Required | Required | Value, quantity and marks |
| Bill of lading | Required | After loading | For imports into the zone |
| Letter of approval (LoA) | Required | Required | The SEZ unit's approval |
| Authorisation to file | Required | Required | Lets us file on SEZ Online for the unit |
| Bill of Entry for home consumption | — | DTA sales | Duty paid by the buyer in India |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product | Checked before filing |
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 Mundra need?
The port overview, SEZ clearance in full, and the services most often booked with it.
How is SEZ clearance at Mundra different from port clearance?
An SEZ is treated as outside India's customs territory for duty. Filings are made on SEZ Online and approved by the zone's authorised officers instead of the port customs house, and goods enter the zone without duty.
What is a DTA sale from Mundra SEZ?
A sale from an SEZ unit to a buyer in India outside the zone. It is cleared like an import, with a Bill of Entry and duty paid, because the goods are entering India's customs territory.
How does imported cargo reach the SEZ from Mundra port?
Once the Bill of Entry is approved on SEZ Online, the cargo is released at the port and moved to the zone, where it is checked on arrival where required and taken into the unit's records.
Can goods move between Mundra SEZ and Kandla SEZ?
Yes. Zone-to-zone transfers are filed on SEZ Online and move without duty, since both units are outside the customs territory. The receiving zone records the goods on arrival.
What documents does an SEZ unit need to give you?
The invoice, packing list and bill of lading, the unit's letter of approval, and an authorisation letting us file on SEZ Online. Some goods also need a licence, which we check first.
Do SEZ units still need a customs broker?
Usually, yes. Filings on SEZ Online, approvals at the zone and movement between the port and the zone all have to line up. A broker who knows the zone keeps them on time.
Do you also handle Kandla SEZ?
Yes. Kandla SEZ is in Gandhidham, the same town as our office. We handle the same SEZ procedures there.
Is this different from your SEZ & FTWZ page?
Yes. That page covers SEZ and FTWZ clearance in general. This page is about SEZ cargo at Mundra: the movements, where each is approved, and the documents.