EU

Questions and answers about EU

  • ICS2 EORI

    Question: We have concerns on ICS2 EORI requirements, where if we provide EORI details to third parties they can also act as import broker/use our EORI as import entity while we have only 1 import broker allowed to act as our importer in EU and we do not allow other parties to use our EORI […]

  • EORI numbers for ICS2 Release 2 in Europe

    Question: On March 1st carriers will be required to submit certain advanced cargo information for EU-bound air shipments. Other than 6-digit tariffs and description of commodities which are typically available on the shipping documents, EORI numbers of importers/consignees will be required. I wanted to confirm if carriers are planning to start requiring those for EU-bound […]

  • European Union REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Registration Chemicals)

    Question: Hello Members: We exported to the Netherlands some laboratory diagnostics reagents (in vitro use) which have the heading of 3002.  Last Friday I was informed that the shipment was on hold because HTS 3002 was flagged and under the judication of EU’s REACH program.  Well, I am not too familiar of the REACH program […]

  • France Exports – Commercial Invoice Separated by COO?

    Question: Our company exports from France through the use of a fiscal representative.  The fiscal representative requires that we submit commercial invoices to them split by country of origin of the product; that is one invoice per product origin. This requires that we submit multiple invoices for a shipment, which I find unusual.  I’ve asked […]

  • Comprehensive Guarantee Europe

    Question: Does anyone have any experience with applying for a comprehensive guarantee in Europe (EU). We are trying to utilize a duty suspension that is available, and one part of the process requires having a comprehensive guarantee in place. What level of guarantee is required? Any feedback on the process is welcome. Answer 1: Due […]

  • Germany – Presentation of Goods for Export

    Question: Company A has an authorization, which allows them to be exempted of the presentation of the goods at the customs. Meaning they have mentioned in their authorization the addresses where the goods are at the point of declaring an export. The address is always their company address. Due to their authorizations (AEO and this […]

  • Routed Transactions from Europe

    Question: If our US company is buying from a German supplier on FCA or Ex Works terms and our office in Germany is arranging the transport through our company’s 3PL is there any reason our German office cannot be the shipper on the BOL?  Will showing our German office as the shipper create any problems? […]

  • EU VAT

    QUESTION: Does anyone have an easy to understand guide to the EU VAT taxes? The rules are quite comprehensive, and we are trying to determine if VAT is required in the below scenarios, for business to business sales, from a bonded warehouse in The Netherlands. Sale from the bonded warehouse to a customer in the […]

  • UK RETALIATORY HTS CODES

    QUESTION: Has anyone seen a list of the actual tariff numbers that the UK is planning to remove the retaliatory duties from for certain US goods? I have only seen Whiskey, Motorcycles and Jeans mentioned thus far…. ========== Answer: I have not seen the UK list –  but this will be the same list of […]

  • EU Provisional Tariffs on US Goods

    QUESTION: Does anyone know the outcome of the talks between the US and the EU on 12-17-21, regarding removing the provisional tariffs on US goods in chapters 72 and 73 entering the EU? There were indications that those tariffs would be lifted in the EU, however, I cannot find any publication indicating that this has […]

  • EU STEEL AND ALUMINUM DUTY RELIEF

    QUESTION: When will the relief on European steel and aluminum begin by virtue of the removal of the 25% import duty? When will the 3.3 million metric ton quota begin? What is the official directive from the Biden administration, similar to, or consistent with an executive order? =========== Answers: I don’t think this was already […]

  • REGISTERING EORI IN EU COUNTRIES

    QUESTION: Is there a cost to setting up an EORI # in France, Spain, UK, NL?   Can the entity register itself or does it need to go through a law firm, consulting company or customs broker? Does anyone has the EORI registration site for France? ********** Answers: EORI registration should not have a real cost, […]