Maersk Customs Services in Nicaragua
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Core services
Import customs clearance
Established process, regulated by customs authorities to register all cargo introduced in to the country and guarantee tax and duties collection. Also assure that special permits are extended to the cargo by corresponding entities when applicable.
Export Customs Clearance
Established process, regulated by customs authorities to guarantee right execution of norms and activities allowed by law to export merchandise from national territory.
Transit Documents (in bonds)
The goods are transported from one custom to another with full suspension of duties and taxes under Customs Regulations control. Clearance is completed at destination custom.
Additional Maersk Customs Services
HTS Classification
Based on technical cargo specifications a HTS code is assigned to the goods.
Non-Tariff Regulations (NTR) obtainment
Based on HTS code specific permits or licenses are required (i.e. Health, sanitary, environment permits, etc.)
Note: Maersk does not facilitate clearance on personal effect shipments.
What is required to complete Maersk Customs Services?
Import
- Consignee must be registered on DGI as importer
- Importer must be registered on DGA and MGU
- Importer must have a certificate of tax solvency
- Customs agent must be authorized on MGU
Mandatory documents required
- Transport Document
- Commercial invoice(s)
- Tax ID
- Classification Number / HS code
- Tax Solvency
Additional documents (where applicable) *
- Packing list(s)
- Special licenses and permits
- Non Tariff Regulations Certificates
- Certificates of Origin
Export
- Exporter must be registered on DGI
- Exporter must have a certificate of tax solvency
- Exporter must be registered on CETREX, DGA y MGU
Mandatory documents required
- Commercial Invoices
- Booking confirmation
- Classification number (HS code)
- Tax Solvency
Additional documents (where applicable) *
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Special licenses and permits, if required
For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.