Customs Clearance Exception: Meaning and How to Handle It | WareOne
Shipping goods in and out of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, especially Qatar, is a smooth process until something unexpected happens. A customs clearance exception can suddenly stall your shipment and lead to frustration, especially when the cause isn’t immediately apparent.The General Authority of Customs (GAC) typically releases around 85% of unrestricted goods in less than one hour, while clearance for government bodies averages three hours. However, issues like incomplete paperwor...