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What does Bill of entry mean in logistics?
Short answer
The import declaration filed with customs, stating the description, classification, value and origin of goods so that duty can be assessed. Types include bills for home consumption, for warehousing (into-bond) and ex-bond clearance.
Filed electronically under Section 46 of the Customs Act, 1962 through ICEGATE, usually by a licensed customs broker. Advance or prior filing before the vessel or aircraft arrives is encouraged to cut dwell time. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- BE, BoE
- Category
- EXIM & customs
- Related terms
- Shipping bill, Customs broker, ICEGATE, Bonded warehouse
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