Controlled Goods
Controlled Goods: Why Pre-Shipment Screening Matters
How early product screening can reduce preventable delays involving licences, authority approvals and permit conditions.
Screen before booking
Controlled-goods questions should be raised before cargo is collected or space is booked. Once goods arrive at a port, airport or warehouse, missing approval can create storage, amendment and delivery risks.
Identify the relevant product facts
Provide the exact product, model, composition, intended use and technical specifications. Food, health products, chemicals, telecommunications equipment, plants, animal products, batteries and strategic items may involve different authorities and documentation.
Separate coordination from approval
A trade support provider can help organise documents and coordinate the workflow, but the trader remains responsible for accurate product facts and obtaining approvals required from the relevant authority. The written scope should state these dependencies clearly.
