Qatar Background
Qatar, a country where history and the future coexist, is one of the fastest-growing economies in the region. Doha is a hub of business development opportunities. It mixes economic power, family values, cutting-edge technology, and multiculturalism.
Temperature is not something that should concern you this year. Qatar is becoming the centre of attraction for major sporting events. The country’s economy is undergoing positive changes thanks to oil and gas expansion projects, expanding infrastructure, trade, and e-commerce operations.
Customs clearance, distribution, and delivery services will become objects of increased attention. This is due to a significant influx of people and traffic to Qatar in Q3 and Q4.
Please note that a similar situation already occurred during the Arab Cup in November 2021. The need for services has led to long delays and increased trucking rates. To prevent getting trapped into a time- and resource-sucking black hole, businesses must act and be ready for such situations.
Customer clearance in Qatar
Customs duty relates to the tax imposed on merchandise crossing international borders. Simply put, it is the tax imposed on importing and exporting goods. The government utilises this duty to increase its revenues, protect domestic industries, and regulate the movement of goods.
Customs clearance is transporting goods through the customs authority to facilitate the import and export of cargo (export).
The customs authority issues a document to a shipper stating that all tariffs have been paid and the shipper’s goods have been approved for export. And it is also called customs clearance.
The General Authority of Customs (GAC) in Qatar oversees all parts of products entering and leaving the country. All businesses must follow the regulations set forth by the GAC. Also, the products may be subject to extra taxes, fines, or return if there are discrepancies between the products and the customs declarations.
Milaha is now running Qatar’s first bonded zone to assist businesses in avoiding bottlenecks that interrupt the supply chain in light of the prior situations. A warehouse under customs supervision, known as a “bonded site,” is used to hold imported goods until the duty is paid.
This innovative, out-of-the-box solution is designed in partnership with other governmental bodies like MOPH and Qatar customs authority.
Milaha Express: The Fast-Track customs clearance option to beat the rush
Effectively managing necessary conditions, such as adherence to regulations and customs agreements, is required as a foundation for quick and easy movement.
Milaha fast-track customer clearance offers customers a guaranteed customs clearance 24 hours/7 days a week to beat the rush and to give a one-stop shop for supply chain logistics.
It offers the flexibility of the supply chain by providing direct delivery to the warehouse or the market. Another important covered facility is the option to import now and pay later using a custom-duty deferred service.
Milaha Express guarantees effective monitoring of quality checks. It is ensured that the cold chain preservation is done correctly. An appropriate value examination of packages and damaged items is performed as part of the pre-customer clearance check to confirm that the product meets the established requirements.
Other benefits include:
- Reduction in container demurrage & truck detention costs.
- Avoiding delays in stock replenishment.
- Replacement outdoor cargo inspection in harsh weather conditions with indoor temperature-controlled cargo inspection.
Milaha can carry out the customs clearing procedure with expertise and respect to rules, according to the most recent customs laws and regulations. We have a focused team of professionals who will develop solutions that meet your supply chain. This can save costs and increase the business’s predictability.
Milaha express offers flexible pricing to support the business’s supply chain solutions and includes:
- Handling In
- Inspection
- Ministerial Committee Approvals
- X-rays
- Handling Out
- 24-Hour Free Storage
Qatar’s first bonded zone
For every industry type, we provide storage and distribution solutions that are tailored to fit the needs of a certain business model.
As the first company of its type in Qatar, Milaha offers end-to-end logistics solutions and specialized bonded warehousing options in a 36,000 square meter facility around 30 minutes from Hamad Port and Hamad International Airport.
We place a high value on our customers’ satisfaction. Therefore, we have the knowledge and resources to manage everything from customs clearance to loading and unloading to cross-docking and other services like order fulfilment.
Moreover, international businesses can keep regularly bought goods in our bonded warehouses without paying customs fees.
The critical, innovative solutions covered in the bonded warehouse are:
- Maintaining a higher value of the product
- Providing the opportunity to import now – pay later
- Implementation of Arabic labelling of goods
- Setting up a regional hub
Please contact us if you’re searching for an experienced team to simplify your logistics, identify possible risks and obstacles, and help you turn those challenges into opportunities.