马士基：科佩尔港到港货物现可办理船上清关
On-board customs clearance now available for Koper-bound cargo
马士基宣布，前往斯洛文尼亚科佩尔港的货物现可在船上直接办理海关清关。客户须至少在ETA前7天提交完整文件，且只有在VCP确认、船舶已报备并停泊锚地时才能提交申报，telex release为必要条件。该服务不保证货物在卸货前放行，海关放行也不代表交付已经确认。
马士基明确了申报文件、VCP条件和操作时点，并提示海关放行不等于交付确认，有助于货代提前备齐资料。
We are pleased to inform you that customs clearance can now be performed directly on board vessels bound for Koper, Slovenia.
This will help speed up the clearance process, improve cargo availability after discharge, and minimise the risk of unnecessary delays and costs. Please find below a brief explanation of the process and the necessary instructions.
Documents to send in advance
- Commercial invoice – Full shipper and consignee details, VAT/TAX/EORI numbers, the correct 6-digit HS code, goods description and net weight by HS code.
- Packing list – Complete packing details, quantities, gross and net weights, and a link between the goods and the relevant HS code.
- Bill of Lading – Copy of the Bill of Lading and telex release confirmation. On-board customs clearance is not possible without telex release.
- Vessel details – Vessel name and available arrival information.
- VCP – The vessel’s VCP once available; this will be provided by the shipping line or coordinated operationally.
- Shipping line invoice – Where required to determine the customs value.
- Additional supporting documents – As needed: proof of origin, licences, permits, certificates, MSDS, or other documents depending on the type of goods.
VCP requirements
The VCP is an inbound customs notification and reference number assigned by Customs after the vessel has been reported in the system. To lodge the declaration, the VCP must be confirmed and the vessel must be at anchorage. Without a confirmed VCP, the declaration cannot be lodged under this procedure.
As the VCP is usually available only shortly before the vessel arrives, the documentation must be checked and a draft declaration prepared in advance.
Recommended process
- At least 7 days before ETA – The customer sends the complete set of documents and does not wait for the VCP or the vessel’s arrival.
- Preliminary review – Maersk checks that the documents are complete. The customer promptly provides any corrections or missing supporting documents.
- Declaration preparation – Once the documents are approved, a draft declaration is prepared and any open questions are clarified.
- VCP confirmation – Once the vessel has been reported, is at anchorage and its VCP is confirmed, the declaration can be lodged.
- Customs decision – Release depends on Customs and may be subject to a documentary or physical inspection.
- Onward transport – After release, collection, delivery or transit is coordinated as agreed.
Important limitations
- On-board customs clearance does not guarantee that the goods will be released before unloading.
- Incomplete, inconsistent or late documentation may prevent the process from proceeding.
- Customs may request additional supporting documents or conduct a documentary or physical inspection.
- The required documents depend on the type of goods, tariff classification, origin, value and customs procedure.
- Delivery must be confirmed separately as an operational matter; customs release does not mean that delivery has been confirmed.
来源：马士基运营公告 · maersk.com