Main Causes of Customs Delays
The most common cause of customs delays is missing or incorrect documents. An incorrect invoice amount, product description or HS code causes your shipment to be flagged for additional review. Some products may also require special permits or certificates.
Knowing the destination country’s import rules in advance prevents surprise delays. For example, in some countries shipments above a certain value require additional duties and declarations. Preparing documents with these rules in mind speeds up the process.
Tips to Prevent Delays
Make sure your invoice exactly matches the shipment contents; the amount, quantity and product description must be consistent. Choose the HS code correctly and ensure recipient details (name, address, phone) are complete.
The Shipbu shipment wizard lets you fill in customs documents step by step and helps you find the HS code by Turkish product name. Address validation prevents returns and delays caused by incorrect addresses. This way your shipments clear customs faster.