Import clearance is an essential element of customs procedures that allows goods originating from third countries to enter the European Union. As a customs agency with many years of experience, we offer comprehensive import services, ensuring our clients’ efficient customs formalities and minimizing the risks associated with international trade.
The import clearance process involves a series of complex procedures that require precise documentation preparation and knowledge of current customs regulations. Our import customs services include:
Proper documentation is the foundation of effective customs clearance. Depending on the type of goods and the country of origin, the import process requires various documents confirming the legality of trade and entitling to preferential customs rates.
A.TR is a special customs document used in trade between European Union countries and Turkey, confirming the status of goods as “goods in free circulation.” Thanks to it, goods moving between the EU and Turkey can benefit from preferential customs treatment – meaning they are exempt from customs duties or subject to lower customs rates.
The EUR.1 certificate of origin remains the most important document in international trade with countries covered by preferential customs agreements. This official document, issued by the competent authorities of the exporting country, confirms that the goods were manufactured, assembled, or substantially processed in that country. A valid EUR.1 certificate entitles you to reduced customs duties or complete exemption from customs duties.
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The import clearance procedure applies exclusively to goods originating from countries outside the European Union, known as third countries. This includes not only non-European countries but also non-EU European countries such as Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey. Every shipment crossing the EU’s external border is subject to mandatory customs clearance, regardless of the value or nature of the goods.
We implement this process using modern IT systems, guaranteeing speed and precision. Our team of customs procedures specialists ensures continuous monitoring of changes in regulations and adaptation of procedures to current legal requirements. Our Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status allows us to offer expedited customs procedures and additional customs control facilities.
Contact us today – our customs procedures experts will prepare an optimal import strategy for you, taking into account the specifics of your industry and minimizing customs and tax costs.
Import customs clearances are services that allow the release of goods imported from outside the European Union for free circulation within the EU.
3CARGO provides comprehensive customs services for imports. These include, among others: filing import procedures and securing the payment of customs duties and taxes.
The most important document confirming the origin of goods is the movement certificate EUR.1. This official document indicates the country in which a product was manufactured, assembled, or processed. It is required by the customs authorities of a given country to carry out import customs clearance with the application of a preferential tariff rate.
Yes. It is required when bringing goods into the EU from third countries (outside the European Union). This also applies to countries in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, Turkey, Andorra, and San Marino.
In the European Union, including Poland, goods with a value of up to 150 EUR are exempt from customs duties, meaning that you can request a duty exemption in the import declaration. However, these goods are still subject to VAT, depending on the type of goods and their country of origin. For low-value shipments (up to 22 EUR), there is no requirement to pay VAT, but for amounts exceeding this up to 150 EUR, VAT may be charged. It is always important to check the current regulations, as they may change. Importantly, these regulations apply only to individuals.
