Pre-Shipment Inspection

Traditional Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) programmes enable the proper identification of goods prior to shipment, with regard to:

• Quality
• Quantity
• Tarif classification
• Import eligibility
• Valuation Information for Customs purposes.

These services allow for the correct assessment of Customs duties and taxes or the shipment value for foreign exchange control in a speedy and accurate manner to the advantage of both government and the trade.  Since 1965, over 40 countries have adopted SGS programmes to protect government finances and/or facilitate trade. SGS has been constantly modernizing its services to speed up the flow of information to Customs, ensure documentary security and reduce delays in the import / export process. Nowadays, modern IVP mandates (approximately 10 operational at this time) incorporate a wide array of modular services both in the country of import and export, using innovative approaches and tools to achieve even higher cost-effectiveness and benefits.

For helpful information on Import Regulations, you may refer to the Data Sheets for the Trade.

Modern pre-shipment inspection, through the use of innovative approaches and tools, such as the security label and the electronic transmission of results, can achieve even higher cost-effectiveness and benefits. SGS has constantly modernized its services to the Governments to speed up the flow of information to Customs, ensure documentary security and reduce delays in the importation process.

We strive to satisfy clients’ needs in the ever-changing economic environment.