CCD — Customs Cleared at Destination

CCD (Customs Cleared at Destination) is a tracking status indicating that customs authorities have completed document inspection, import duty payment steps, and authorized the release of goods at the destination country. This status means cargo has been released by customs, the customs broker coordinates release with the carrier, and a delivery order is issued allowing the cargo to move from the port to the final destination. Air freight and express courier services typically hand cargo to the local delivery network almost immediately after customs clearance. Air cargo often clears customs within hours of arrival, with many cases completing in under 24 hours.

A Lufthansa Cargo shipment with AWB number 020-12345678 shows CCD status after arriving at JFK airport, meaning U.S. Customs and Border Protection has cleared the cargo and issued a delivery order for pickup by the consignee's trucking company. An Emirates SkyCargo shipment carrying AWB 176-87654321 displays CCD status at Dubai International Airport, indicating UAE customs has completed inspection and duty assessment, allowing the freight forwarder to arrange onward transportation to the final destination in Abu Dhabi.

• CCD
• customs cleared
• customs released at destination

How long after seeing CCD status will my air cargo be available for pickup?

Most routine shipments are released and move into domestic delivery within 24–72 hours after customs clearance, but times vary by carrier, mode, local hub congestion and whether duties or inspections apply. After customs release, you typically have only 3 days to collect cargo from the carrier before storage charges begin to apply, though this varies by country and mode of transport.

What happens immediately after my shipment shows CCD customs cleared at destination status?

When customs grants release, the carrier or freight forwarder receives an electronic or physical release order that authorizes terminal, port, or airport staff to hand the shipment over. The parcel is then routed to the carrier's local sorting or distribution center and receives updated tracking status such as 'Released from Customs' or 'Arrived at Distribution Center'.