What is the import customs clearance process? What documents are needed?

Clearance process:

1. Arrival notice
2. Exchange document (B/L to D/O)
3. Declaration (invoice/packing list/contract/B/L)
4. Pay duties (duty + VAT)
5. Inspection (random 10-20%)
6. Release → truck → delivery

Required docs: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, Contract, Certificate of Origin, special product certs.

Use a professional customs broker, $50-120/shipment.