Customs clearance Clark
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Clark. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityClark
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- AirportsCRK
- Customs authority
- Bureau of Customs (BOC)
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)
- Importer requirements
- accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs
- Airports
- Clark International (CRK)
- Seaport
- Subic Bay
- Seasonal risk
- Typhoon season (June to November) can close airports and ports for short periods.
Customs clearance for Clark
Ziem Logistics clears customs in the Philippines in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Clark, especially in logistics, electronics and aviation services in the Clark Freeport Zone, rely on fast and correct declarations. Clark Freeport Zone offers special customs treatment and a less congested alternative to Manila.
- Import declarations for ClarkDeclarations with Bureau of Customs (BOC), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Clark.
- Export declarations from ClarkExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving the Philippines.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in the Philippines: accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at CRK and by sea via Subic Bay.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Clark on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Clark
Weather and season: Typhoon season (June to November) can close airports and ports for short periods. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In the Philippines, Holy Week and the long Christmas season can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Clark
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Clark International (CRK), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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Main lanes from Clark
The most important connections from the Philippines, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Clark: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Clark?
Yes. Customs clearance in the Philippines is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Clark need?
Importers in the Philippines generally need accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Clark?
Bureau of Customs (BOC). Declarations are filed electronically (Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)).
How long does customs clearance take in Clark?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Holy Week and the long Christmas season can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Clark?
Yes. We offer air freight via Clark International (CRK), sea freight via Subic Bay, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Clark?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.