Step-by-Step Compliance Guide

Charius Freight Logistics Compliance SOP

This SOP outlines compliance procedures followed by Charius Freight Logistics to ensure all shipments from China to Southern Africa comply with international trade laws, Chinese export regulations, and Southern African import laws.

Purpose

This SOP outlines compliance procedures followed by Charius Freight Logistics to ensure all shipments from China to Southern Africa comply with international trade laws, Chinese export regulations, and Southern African import laws.

Scope of Services

Sea Freight, Air Freight, Inland Transport, Customs Clearance, Procurement, Warehousing, and Consolidation across Southern Africa.

Step 1: Product & Regulatory Verification

Confirm goods legality, HS code classification, import permits, and regulatory requirements before shipment.

Step 2: Supplier & Exporter Compliance (China)

Verify supplier registration, export rights, product quality, packaging, and agreed Incoterms.

Step 3: China Export Compliance

Prepare export documents, lodge export declaration, and comply with dangerous goods, battery, and packaging regulations.

Step 4: Cargo Inspection & Warehousing

Pickup, inspection, consolidation, repacking (if approved), and reporting to client.

Step 5: Booking & Pre-Shipment Compliance

Freight booking, insurance arrangement, ECTN processing, and issuance of transport documents.

Step 6: Import Pre-Arrival Preparation

Importer registration, document preparation, and duty/VAT estimation.

Step 7: Customs Clearance

Customs declaration, inspections, duty and tax payment, and cargo release.

Step 8: Inland Transport & Delivery

Cargo collection and final delivery to client location.

Step 9: Post-Clearance Compliance

Record keeping, audit support, and claims assistance.

Compliance Principles

Transparency, legal compliance, accurate declarations, and cargo protection.

Conclusion

Charius Freight Logistics provides reliable, compliant, end-to-end logistics solutions from China to Southern Africa.