Customs clearance consists of submitting goods for the appropriate customs procedure, verifying the documentation, and, if necessary, conducting a physical inspection of the cargo by customs officers. Once the inspection and verification are successfully completed, the customs office issues a decision granting the goods a customs status—meaning they are released for free circulation (in the case of imports) or authorized for export (in the case of exports). The process may be carried out under standard or simplified procedures, depending on eligibility.
