MOTUMAL & CO. — IMPORT READINESS CHECKLIST
Liquid bulk and containers | Mumbai · JNPT · Hazira
Additional port: Dighi — liquid cargo only

1. Confirm importer, commodity, cargo mode and port.
2. Share expected arrival and current shipping information.
3. Gather commercial invoice and bill of lading.
4. Include packing information where applicable.
5. Review product descriptions, quantities and units for consistency.
6. Include supplier specifications / safety information where relevant.
7. Confirm applicable origin, licence and regulatory documents with the reviewing team.
8. Discuss receiving storage, terminal or onward arrangements.
9. Assign an owner to unresolved document or operating questions.
10. Agree the next update before arrival.

This is a preparation checklist, not an exhaustive legal requirement.
Requirements vary by commodity, classification, origin, port and current regulation.
Confirm current requirements before shipment.

Contact: admin@motumal.com | +91 22 4027 9999
Prepared: 15 September 2026 | Expanded: 29 October 2026

FIRST-FILE WORKSHEET
Importer and authorised contact:
Exact product, grade/composition and intended use:
Port and named terminal/facility:
FCL/LCL container or liquid-bulk mode:
Invoice, packing/quantity and transport references:
Available product, origin, licence or agency records:
Expected arrival, vessel/container and receiving destination:
Proposed customs procedure and approval contact:
Receiving, storage, delivery and empty-return owners:

DOCUMENT REVIEW
- Match parties, descriptions, quantities, units, values and currency.
- Label drafts and identify the current version of each document.
- Assign a source-party owner to every unresolved inconsistency.
- Confirm the requirements for the actual goods before submission.

TRACK THE DISTINCT MILESTONES
Document review and open exceptions:
Working Bill of Entry and human approval:
Filing and applicable assessment/query steps:
Duty/payment and examination or other-agency steps as directed:
Customs release / Out of Charge:
Carrier release and terminal/CFS availability:
Receiving readiness, collection and equipment return where applicable:

Issue | Owner | Next action | Due date | Current status

Confirm the actual sequence for the consignment. A Customs release
milestone does not automatically complete carrier, terminal or delivery work.
Send confidential records through an agreed company channel.

Full import-clearance guide:
https://www.motumal.com/expertise/import-customs-clearance