Technology and its global distribution are one of the core reasons why we have seen technological advancement in every sector. Importing your product into other countries is only possible with the support of a reliable IOR service provider. Being a tech company you may not have your legal footprints in every continent but an expert IOR provider can help import your tech goods. So why do you need the service of an Importer of record? How an expert IOR provider can add value to your business?
What do you need to know about IOR service?
Importing goods in other countries can be a lengthy task involving paperwork and lots of pre-import approvals and permits. That is why we need to know how an importer of record or an IOR service provider works. To make sure all our imports are done as per the local laws and regulations.
An importer of the record acts as an importer in your destination country. As soon as your goods arrive at the destination country, the IOR provider is notified and as an importer, they start the clearance process. Which includes acquiring any import permits that are needed to complete the import process. Once all the import requirements are done your goods are released and scheduled for delivery.
Assuming the whole process remains smooth if it is being planned and all the documentations are done before moving the goods. Now we will discuss all the important aspects that we need to consider while using an IOR service.
Key aspects to consider while using IOR service
Importer entity
Check if the importer has a legal entity with a license to import that particular country. This is because import has to be done under the local import rules and regulations. Importer entities or IOR providers are well aware of import rules and regulations that is why it’s very easy for them to find the fastest way to get the goods cleared from customs. That particular importer entity must have prior experience and expertise in importing such goods. In many cases, importers with less experience and knowledge have caused unnecessary delays. Make sure you don’t end up paying extra storage to the airport authorities.
Pre import assessment of Import permits and approvals
Goods related to ICT and Telecom are often subject to approvals and permits when imported into any other country. That is why you need to make sure all the permits and import requirements are fulfilled before goods are being moved. Once they arrive at the destination airport and import permits are not ready they might be subject to internal detention by local customs authorities. Resulting in wastage of time as well as resources.
Almost every country has a different types of import permits and regulations when it comes to ICT and Telecom goods. In KSA these goods are categorized in two basic categories, regulated and nonregulated. All regulated goods are subject to import permits like PCOC, IECEE, or CITC depending upon the category they fall in. Some permits take two to four days while others can take up to 60 days of approval.
Similarly in Algeria APRT and physical inspection takes more than three months to complete resulting in delayed deliveries. In Pakistan, the PTA type approval is an essential requirement when equipment related to 4G and networking is imported. All these aspects are to be considered before moving the goods so that the import process is streamlined.
Shipping documents
Depending on the type of service you are buying from your IOR provider you need to prepare the shipping document accordingly. If you are buying a door-to-door service all you need to do is consign the export documents in the name of your EOR or exporter of record and the same is to be done at the destination country. Make sure the information on shipping documents is correct and as per the rules. In case there is any DG cargo like batteries are in the cargo you need to take safety approval or certificate.
Why should you choose AGOL IOR service?
AGOL IOR is a one-stop solution where you will get hassle-free importer solutions. We have gained sufficient knowledge of global import and compliance that we can now provide tailored IOR solutions in more than 100 countries.
How AGOL IOR works
Step 1: Send us all the listed details regarding your goods.
Step 2: We do all the compliance checks and let you know about the necessary paperwork that is needed before moving the goods.
Step 3: Once we have made sure all the import requirements are being taken care of, we give you a green light to move the goods.
Step 4: All pre-compliance checks are done to make sure the goods are cleared as soon as they arrive in the destination country.
