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Import Customs Clearance Schedule Matrix

Detailed timelines for FCL, LCL, Air Freight, and RORO Vehicle Clearance

Below is the detailed customs clearance schedule matrix covering all cargo types from inquiry through to final delivery.

📅 Estimated total clearance time from CFS (customs yard): 2–5 days
Process FCL Container Air Freight LCL RORO Vehicles
Marketing Department
Client inquiry & quotation1–4 hrs1–4 hrs1–4 hrs1–4 hrs
Operations Department
Quote approval & document collection1 day1 day1 day1 day
KRA – IDF
IDF application & approval1–2 days1–2 days1–2 days1–2 days
Ship Agent
Manifest application & approval2–5 days1 day1 day1–2 days
C11 manifest amendment2–7 days2–7 days2–7 days2–7 days
Port / CFS
Vessel arrival & discharge1–5 days1–8 hrs1–5 days1–5 days
Consignment delivery to CFS1–5 days1 hr1–5 days1–3 days
Agent & KRA Liaison
Customs entry registration1–2 hrs1 hr1–4 hrs1–4 hrs
Duty remittance & lodgment1 day1–8 hrs1 day1 day
KEBS/KEPHIS/Other agency inspection1 day1 hr1 day1 day
Physical verification & tax assessment1 day1–5 hrs1–5 hrs1–5 hrs
Customs online release orderSame daySame daySame daySame day
NTSA (Motor Vehicles Only)
Roadworthy inspectionN/AN/AN/A1–5 days
Registration & number platesN/AN/AN/A1–5 days
Port / CFS Exit
Port charges payment & gate pass4 hrs4 hrs4 hrs4 hrs
Physical release from bondSame daySame daySame daySame day
Delivery
Transport & delivery to client1–2 days1 day1–2 days1–2 days
Post Delivery
Empty container return to depot1–2 daysN/AN/AN/A
Final invoice & reconciliation1 day1 day1 day1 day
Container deposit refund7–14 daysN/AN/AN/A

Note: Time estimates may vary depending on cargo type, shipping line, port congestion, and KRA processing times.

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