Destination Inspection (DI) is a service whereby goods and import declarations are inspected on arrival in the importing country as opposed to the more traditional method of Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) where goods are inspected in the country of supply.  

Combined with sophisticated modern technology such as Scanning and Risk Management, Destination Inspection represents an efficient and effective tool for governments, Customs authorities and traders to combine the facilitation of legitimate trade with the need for responsible enforcement.

The objectives and advantages of DI are to:

• facilitate trade through modern, efficient and rapid verification of imported goods (channels);
• speed up the clearance process as the importer can make a pre-arrival declaration to Customs;
• secure government revenues through eliminating opportunities for fraud, fiscal evasion and price discrimination (identify and deter over-invoicing, under-valuation and tariff code mis-declaration);
• reward voluntary compliant importers with a facilitated clearance process;
• encourage voluntary compliance through the application of fair customs procedures;
• strengthen security at seaports, airports & land borders;
• build capacity for local Customs organizations through their complete integration in the Destination Inspection process; and
• ensure conformity with the four core elements of the WCO (World Customs Organization) Framework of Standards to secure global trade in terms of advanced electronic cargo information, Risk Management, use of non-intrusive detection and benefits that Customs provides to businesses that meet minimal supply chain security standards and best practices.

Please read the success stories on Tanzania and Ghana for examples of Cotecna’s Destination Inspection services in practice.