Customs Clearance Stages: There are four stages of customs involvement. These are:
1) Processing of documents at the Customs House i.e. the main office. This stage involves:
(i) checking up of documents to ensure that all relevant documents have been submitted;
(ii) verification of quantity and value of goods; (iii) verification and determination of rate of duty and collection of the duty amount; (iv) direction for the customs officer in the docks for physical examination of goods;
2) Physical examination of goods in the docks in accordance with the examination order given at the Cursors House;
3) Supervision of loading by the Customs Preventive Officer; and
4) Post-shipment endorsements by the Customs Preventive Officer.