Useful tips to avoid hitches in Customs
Be sure to always provide a completed commercial invoice / proforma.
Carefully describe the goods and be sure to highlight a customs code (HS Harmonized Systems). This will allow the customs operator to expedite the customs declaration.
Value of goods must always be declared in real terms and for each declared item (value for customs purposes).
The origin of the goods must always be expressed (declaration of preferential origin), this will allow you to take advantage of reduced rates and duties where applicable and the issuance of certificates that can reduce the duty where applicable (certificate EUR 1 - certificate ATR).
Always specify the return of the goods (ICT); this makes it clear from the beginning what are the agreements between sender and consignee to charge customs costs (duties, VAT and customs operations).
Do not forget
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Telephone numbers are important
During customs procedures at destination, it is possible to request additional information. It is therefore very important that a correct telephone number and email address are indicated in the recipient's field on the invoice. This will allow you to contact the recipient quickly. -
Customs regulations are not always the same
The laws governing customs procedures are not all the same and may vary from country to country. Therefore, it is important to verify the feasibility of export and import before shipping, as some types of goods may be prohibited or require additional documentation and certifications. -
The value of the goods is essential
The value of the goods is very important, we must always take care to indicate a value: the commercial value should be indicated if it is known, if it is not available, the production cost should be indicated. Regardless of whether the goods are a gift or not, they will still be subject to the customs laws of the country of destination. The calculation of duties depends on the value of the goods. -
Brexit
With the advent of Brexit all transactions with the United Kingdom are subject to customs regulations. In order to ship and import from UK it will be necessary to always provide an invoice and the economic operators will have to be in possession of an eori code. For further information you can visit the page dedicated to the Brexit
Customs Glossary
AEO
AUTHORIZED ECONOMIC OPERATOR: GLS is holder since 2013 of the certification of authorized economic operation.
AEO
AUTHORIZED ECONOMIC OPERATOR: GLS is holder since 2013 of the certification of authorized economic operation.
DECLARATION OF PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN
The declaration of preferential origin of goods is the declaration with which companies certify and attribute to their products marketed the wording of the country that generated the product.
DECLARATION OF PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN
The declaration of preferential origin of goods is the declaration with which companies certify and attribute to their products marketed the wording of the country that generated the product.
ICT*
Indicates the customs yield to be applied.
ICT*
Indicates the customs yield to be applied.
VALUE FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES
The value of goods must always be expressed. Even if it is a sampling, you must be careful to express a value for customs purposes.
VALUE FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES
The value of goods must always be expressed. Even if it is a sampling, you must be careful to express a value for customs purposes.
HS
Harmonized System: all goods are catalogued by a code that identifies the type of goods to be declared on the customs documents (e.g. 49111010 Commercial catalogs).
HS
Harmonized System: all goods are catalogued by a code that identifies the type of goods to be declared on the customs documents (e.g. 49111010 Commercial catalogs).
EUR 1
European Union certificate that is accepted for export; it is issued if the goods are above a certain value and allows exemption from payment of duty.
EUR 1
European Union certificate that is accepted for export; it is issued if the goods are above a certain value and allows exemption from payment of duty.
ATR
Certificate provided for by the agreement between the European Union and Turkey, is issued at the request of the operator to certify that the goods described in the invoice is of Community origin, and allows duty concessions.
ATR
Certificate provided for by the agreement between the European Union and Turkey, is issued at the request of the operator to certify that the goods described in the invoice is of Community origin, and allows duty concessions.
EORI CODE
Economic Operator Registration and Identification: Alphanumeric code preceded by the ISO code of the state that attributes it. Used for registration and identification of economic operators and of those who take part in activities governed by the customs regulations of EU member states.
EORI CODE
Economic Operator Registration and Identification: Alphanumeric code preceded by the ISO code of the state that attributes it. Used for registration and identification of economic operators and of those who take part in activities governed by the customs regulations of EU member states.
