A Study on the Problems Faced by Customs House Agents in Import and Export Clearance by Sea & Airways

A Study on the Problems Faced by Customs House Agents in Import and Export Clearance by Sea & Airways

Vatsal Singh - 22042040020
Under the Guidance of Ms. Pragya Jaiswal
School Of Business
Galgotias University

ABSTRACT
The challenges encountered by Customs House Agents (CHAs) during import and export clearance through sea and air routes are examined in this study report. Investigate the root cause of poor customs clearance operations and devise a solution. The study aims to do that. Through a comprehensive literature review and empirical evaluation, this study highlights numerous challenges that impact CHAs, including bureaucratic red tape, complex regulations, limited technology, procedural delays, and operational inefficiencies. In addition to increasing costs and decreasing customer satisfaction, these issues impact timely cargo clearance. The study employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather information from important stakeholders, government officials, and practitioners in the field. Methods like this encompass data analysis, surveys, and interviews. The study reveals that CHAs encounter significant issues at many stages of the import and export clearance procedure, and it gives an explanation for these issues as well as their implications. Not only does the study detail the issues and their remedies, but it also suggests overall ways to enhance customs clearing procedures. These suggestions encompass digitalization projects, capacity development, regulatory reforms, stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and an improved business climate for CHAs by streamlining clearance procedures and reducing bottlenecks.

Keywords: Customs House Agents (CHAs), Import Clearance, Export Clearance, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Regulatory Complexities, Documentation Errors, Technological Limitations, Infrastructure Inadequacies, Bureaucratic Delays, Compliance Issues, Supply Chain Dynamics.