Customs Clearance

Delays, additional costs and even complete import or export bans can be the result of incorrectly handled customs procedures. Our in-house customs brokers make sure that this does not happen to you.

Customs clearance is a science.

You don’t believe that? Let’s have a look at some examples:

Teddy bears require a test report that proves their compliance with the Japanese Food Sanitation Law issued by a test laboratory registered by Japan Customs
The same applies to cups – not all, but most of them
If you want to import wooden cheese graters you need to know a lot about wood types and coatings
Shirts that are woven have a different customs tariff number than knitted shirts
The same goes for shirts that have the buttons front either on the left or the right side
To import shoes you need quotas
Customs approval is not only required for importing but also for exporting goods in Japan

Sounds difficult? It is.

But not for our in-house customs experts. We handle all import and export related customs clearance tasks on your behalf and make sure that your cargo passes smoothly.

Not only long years of experience in handling all kinds of goods, but also our advance customs system which is directly interfaced with the system of Japan Customs helps us to manage even complex procedures quickly.

Your benefits at a glance

Minimize the risk of delays or bans
Keep transit times for customs clearance procedures short
Pay not more than really necessary especially for exhibits or event goods
Reduce stress by leaving all complex customs procedures to our experts

Do you have any questions regarding customs clearance? Contact us. We will be happy to provide you with the necessary answers.

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Partnering with Microsoft

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With the ever-changing landscape in cloud computing, there is never time to be stagnant. Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker, and digital transformation and technology leader Microsoft, share a similar vision when it comes to enriching the lives of others.

Short-term warehousing

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The Coronavirus pandemic has hit global supply chains with full force. Due to changing consumer behavior, stranded shipping containers are piling up in seaports with goods that can no longer be sold due to changing consumer behavior. In addition, growing consumer demand for certain goods, for example in the food or health sector, has led to an increase in production. This has two consequences: Currently unsaleable items need to be stored temporarily and companies are having to build up safety stocks to avoid interruptions in supply.

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High-Speed Delivery of Medical Supplies

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Working with Porsche, DB Schenker, and Lufthansa Cargo, these German state governments are making sure three million face masks, 130,000 pairs of safety glasses, and 60,000 protective suits were delivered to the people who need them most.

Hundreds of thousands of test kits for Asia

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DB Schenker recently transported Coronavirus test kits on behalf of Korean pharmaceutical manufacturer SD Biosensor. The kits were transported by air freight to countries where the number of people infected with COVID-19 is particularly high, in order to quickly determine whether a person is infected or not. Despite the many flight cancellations, our Korean team was able to support SD Biosensor by shipping diagnostic kits to various destinations worldwide at short notice.

Logistics automation at its best

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DB Schenker is now responsible for MediaMarkt Sweden's logistics for online sales and store deliveries from the Arlandastad logistics center near Stockholm.

Maximum power for green mobility

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Inventing the digitized warehouse

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Exoskeletons

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Incoterms® 2020

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eSchenker: It's so easy

eSchenker is our most advanced logistic solution yet. It incorporates all eServices into one portal, giving you maximum support at every stage of your supply chain. From tracking and scheduling to booking and reporting, eSchenker has your logistics covered.

Tracking

The easy-to-use eSchenker tracking tool gives you real-time information about the location and status of your shipment, and its current estimated time of delivery. Allocation of a tracking number means that you can access detailed shipment data online without having to log in. Our tracking technology has now been upgraded with an even more detailed overview and status information for each of your shipments.