Container Home Customs Clearance — What to Expect at Import

Quick answer

Importing a container home means clearing it through customs at your port: paying applicable tariffs and duties, presenting the documents, and arranging release. Rules and rates are set by your country, so clearance is handled locally by you or a customs broker, and is extra to the unit price.

• Tariffs and duties are set by your country
• A customs broker makes clearance straightforward
• Duties and clearance are extra to the unit price

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Why clearance is local

Import rules, tariffs and duties are set by the destination country, not the supplier. That is the main reason we quote every order individually: the landed cost depends on where the unit is going.

What you need

A commercial invoice, packing details, and any product documentation the unit requires. Your customs broker uses these to classify the goods and calculate the duty payable.

Using a broker

For most buyers, a customs broker is the simplest route. They handle classification, duty calculation, and release, so the unit is cleared without you managing the paperwork yourself.

Duties and taxes

Depending on your country and how the unit is classified, there may be import duty and local taxes. These are payable on your side and are extra to the quoted unit and freight.

Planning ahead

Ask your broker in advance how a portable or prefabricated building unit is classified in your country, and what duty applies. Knowing this before you order keeps the landed cost predictable.

Payment and ordering

Units are quoted per order and paid by bank transfer in full, delivered port-to-port (FOB). Send your size and nearest port for a quote.

Frequently asked questions

How is payment handled?

Payment is by bank transfer in full before production.

How are units delivered?

Units ship folded and are delivered port-to-port (FOB). You arrange local transport from the port to your site.

Can I order more than one unit?

Yes. Multi-unit orders ship together, which lowers the freight cost per unit.

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Tariffs, duties and shipping are extra.