What Is C&F (Clearing and Forwarding) and Why You Need an Agent

When your goods arrive at Chittagong port, they cannot simply be picked up. They must be assessed and cleared through customs first, and that is the job of a C&F agent. For most importers, a reliable clearing and forwarding partner is what keeps a shipment moving.

What Does a C&F Agent Do

• Prepares and submits the customs declaration (bill of entry)
• Classifies goods and calculates duty and taxes
• Arranges duty payment and handles port formalities
• Coordinates inspection and release of the cargo
• Organises delivery from the port to your warehouse

The Customs Clearance Process

In simple terms, clearance involves submitting your import documents, having customs assess the value and duty, paying the assessed amount, completing any physical inspection, and finally taking release of the goods. Each step has to be done correctly to avoid hold-ups.

Why Use a Licensed C&F Agent

Customs procedures are detailed and unforgiving of mistakes. A licensed agent knows the documentation, the tariff and the people at the port, which helps you avoid clearance delays and unnecessary charges — especially important once your cargo has made the journey from China to Chittagong.

DE International provides licensed C&F and customs clearance services in Bangladesh. Get in touch to clear your next shipment without the stress.