Cusmode Customs Brokers provides sea freight customs clearance for shipments arriving at ports throughout New Zealand. We assist with full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), refrigerated containers, break-bulk cargo, commercial imports and other ocean freight.
We can review your commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading before arrival, prepare the Customs entry and help coordinate MPI requirements where applicable. Early document review can reduce last-minute problems when the vessel arrives and storage or demurrage time begins to matter.
We assist with
- FCL container clearance
- LCL cargo clearance
- Reefer cargo
- Break bulk cargo
- Port and depot coordination
- Customs and MPI holds
- Delivery release support
- Import documentation checks
Sea freight clearance can involve New Zealand Customs, MPI, shipping lines, ports, container depots and transport operators. Cusmode helps keep the border-clearance side coordinated and keeps you informed when additional documents, inspection, treatment, payment or release action is required.
For time-sensitive containers, send the documents before arrival rather than waiting for the vessel to berth. This gives us time to identify Customs or biosecurity issues that could otherwise delay delivery.
Pacific sea freight: Importing from Fiji, Samoa or Tonga? See our Pacific Islands Customs Clearance Trade Desk, including dedicated guidance for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga cargo.
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Container arriving soon? Send Cusmode your invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading so we can review the clearance requirements as early as possible.
