DHL Express

Customs Services

DHL Express has extensive worldwide customs knowledge and experience. We know that a smooth and efficient customs clearance process helps your shipments arrive as quickly as possible. We provide standardized services that effectively support the customs clearance process.
Customs Services
Description
How We Charge
Cost
Customs Preparation
Export Declaration
Exporting goods being subject to additional controls
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Export Declaration
An export declaration is required for shipments exceeding a value threshold. May also apply for shipments containing controlled commodities or exceeding a specific weight threshold.
Per Shipment
(exceeding €1,000.00)
USD 11.20
Bonded Transit
Shipping under customs bond
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Bonded Transit
Bonded Transit applies to both export and import shipments whenever DHL is required to open, manage or report any form of transfer under bond.
Per Shipment
USD 50.50
Multiline Entry
Importing shipments containing multiple commodities
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Multiline Entry
Charges apply when more than 5 lines are recorded on the customs clearance, for example with different commodities or different countries of manufacture.
Per Line
USD 6
Customs Process
Non-Routine Entry
Goods excluded from standard clearance
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Non-Routine Entry
Applied in selected countries, when importing goods with an aggregated declaration value or weight exceeding the limits set by destination customs authorities, or due to other regulatory requirements are excluded from routine clearance on a consolidated manifest and thus require clearance under an individual entry form.
Per Shipment
USD 49
Bonded Storage
When the shipment cannot be released by customs
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Bonded Storage

Storage charges apply when the shipment cannot be released by customs due to inaccurate or missing paperwork.

Charges take effect after the freight arrival date or broker notification, whichever is later. The charge applies to the duty and tax payer.
Per Shipment
Per Day
After 3 Calendar Days
USD 12 and USD 0.25 per kg
Permits and Licenses
We facilitate the license filing process.
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Permits and Licenses
To accelerate import of selected controlled commodities, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, computer monitors, laser CD players, cosmetics, eyeglasses, food and food products, DHL is required to file specific information in order to obtain the required import permits or licenses. 
Per Shipment
USD 49
Clearance Processing
A fee for shipment clearance processing
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Clearance Processing
Applies in selected countries where additional cost is incurred for importing shipments in alignment with government agency requirements.
Per Shipment
USD 11
More About Customs Services
More About Customs Services
  • DHL will prepay and charge back for government required certificate fees.

  • Shipments booked with Duty Tax Paid (DTP) service may be subject to additional clearance charges. Where applicable these will be billed to the DTP shipper. These charges may include but are not limited to:

    • Non-Routine Entry
    • Customs Physical Intervention
    • Permits and Licenses
    • Bonded Storage
    • Multiline Entry
    • Clearance Processing
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