Appoint clearing agent and handover documents

Case Study

Title: Import of Rice from India to Nepal

Corridors and Routes: Barauni - Kathmandu

Trade Product: Rice

Trade Type: Import

Process Analysis: Import to Nepal

Exporting Country: India

Importing Country: Nepal

Category: Regulatory border procedures

Country and Procedure Description: Clearing agent and handover
documents (Import to NPL from IND/Rice)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations:

Actors and Participants: - Importer
- Clearing company/CHA
- Courrier
- Transport company

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: Legally custom clearance of import cargo is to be done by CHA

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. Importer issues appointment letter with power of attorney 2. Importer sends letter and required following documents to CHA through courier - Firm registration certificate - PAN certificate - Copy of purchase order - Proforma invoice - Payment evidence 3. CHA receives courier document from importer 4. Courier handover document to CHA 5. CHA receives appointment letter and documents

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: Importer handovers responsibility to clear import cargo to CHA

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 6

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Average Required Time: 1

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