Every day, thousands of goods transit through Morocco's ports and airports. Yet, many businesses experience delays, bottlenecks, or unexpected costs related to customs formalities. Rahima Trans, we believe that prevention and rigor are the best weapons to avoid these inconveniences. Here is our advice to anticipate obstacles and streamline your operations with customs.
Why do customs delays occur?
Lack of documents or non-compliant parts
A missing or incorrectly completed document can block an entire shipment.
Reporting errors
Incorrect customs coding or incorrect assessment of customs value may result in increased scrutiny.
Failure to comply with regulatory requirements
Some products require specific certificates, authorizations or analyses.
The consequences of a customs blockade
- Delays in delivery to end customers
- Financial penalties
- Additional storage costs
- Tarnished brand image
- Loss of trust from partners
Our best practices to avoid additional costs and delays
1. Prepare a complete customs file
Make sure you have all the documents: invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, declaration of value, licenses, etc.
2. Check the conformity of the goods
Some products are subject to phytosanitary, technical, or regulatory controls. Anticipate the requirements based on the nature of your goods.
3. Choose the right customs regime
With our support, you can opt for a economic customs regime adapted to your activity (e.g. ATPA, AT, acquired on deposit), which can reduce taxes and speed up processes.
4. Use digital customs platforms
We help our customers register and use platforms like PortNet And BADR, to automate and secure procedures.
5. Work with an experienced freight forwarder
Our 21 years of experience allow us to detect points of friction in advance and guide you towards the best strategy.
Why choose Rahima Trans as your customs partner?
- Proven expertise in transit And clearance
- 24/7 Service
- Experienced team in complex cases
- Proficiency in PortNet and BADR systems
- Personalized advice for each client
Case study: a blockage avoided thanks to anticipation
A food company wanted to import specialized equipment. Thanks to a preliminary study conducted by our team:
- We have identified that one hygiene certificate was required.
- We obtained authorization before the goods arrived.
- Result: customs clearance in 8 hours and no additional costs.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What additional customs fees can I avoid?
Demurrage, storage, penalty and re-declaration fees can be avoided by preparing the file correctly.
Is it possible to do everything online today?
Yes. With PortNet And BADR, the majority of procedures are digitalized. Rahima Trans supports you for smooth 100% management.
What if my goods are still stuck?
We intervene immediately to understand the cause, correct the problem and negotiate with the administration.