EU

Questions and answers about EU

  • EU SHIPPING EAR99 TO IRAN

    QUESTION: Recently some EU companies say they can ship any US-purchased parts to Iran, as long as the parts are EAR99. Where is this coming from?? ========== Answer: Absolutely not possible. Unfortunately the EU regulations are MUCH more relaxed with Iran then the USA, and just about all companies I have spoken with in Europe […]

  • EU HTS ALIGNMENT

    QUESTION: In the EU do all of the countries have the same 10 digit classification? ========== Answers: The European Union is a customs union with a common customs tariff. 10 digit classification – called TARIC – is common at each member state. I know only one member state which adds a local extra – 11th […]

  • EU IMPORT DATA

    QUESTION: I’m working on centralizing the management of our European imports. We have operations and imports in several European countries, including the U.K., France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and more. Because it’s currently decentralized, I don’t have data on our volumes and all the brokers we’re using for each country. Is there anything like ACE in […]

  • EU MARKING REGULATIONS

    QUESTION: We know that the EU doesn’t have an “umbrella” law regarding product origin marking and labeling for goods brought into and traded within the single market but what about this scenario:   Pressure equipment (valves) is brought in to Germany from China and resold to markets within the EU as well as outside, to […]

  • EU SELF-FILING

    QUESTION: Are any members self-filing in the EU, specifically UK?   Considering Brexit, will you continue to self-file or will you outsource some or all of your declarations?    For reference, we currently have approx. 1200 import declarations per year and 600 exports + 3000 EU outbound shipments. ************* Add’l Answer: Our company has many sites in […]

  • DCS STATEMENT FOR US GOODS EX-EUROPE

    QUESTION: Currently, all of our export transactions that ship from the U.S. have a DCS (destination control statement) on the Commercial Invoice. A portion of our U.S. origin products are sold to a related party and warehoused in Europe for subsequent exports in Europe as well as outside of Europe. Should a DCS be used […]

  • EU DISCLOSURE PROCESS

    QUESTION: Does EU Customs have a voluntary disclosure program for correcting imports and exports the way US Customs has one?  If so, how do I find the procedures for it? ************* Answers: The short answer is no. It is recommend to inquire on a EU Member State level.

  • EU – ZA FTA SCENARIO

    QUESTION: We are a UK based company and selling a product to a company in South Africa, with whom the EU have an FTA. The product is made up of entirely EU origin goods – however, the components were sent to a manufacturing site in China for assembly. During the assembly the sufficient working rules […]

  • EU COMPLIANCE LISTING

    QUESTION: I am looking to build up a EU compliance listing of websites for some of countries we operate in. Specifically I am looking for any Import and/or Export Agency websites that relate to the import and export of goods in these countries and their related country licensing websites for the following countries: Germany, UK, […]

  • EU VERSION OF DCS

    QUESTION: The U.S. government currently requires an anti-diversion DCS (Destination Control Statement) for controlled exports to appear on US export docs. Does the EU have similar a DCS requirement that has to appear on documents for exports from EU countries to non EU countries? =========== Answer: The EU dual use regulation (428/2009) says in respect of […]

  • EU VALUATION

    QUESTION: We are US based company; mainly exporter with offices in different countries in EU and Asia. When exporting to some Europe countries, the taxable and dutiable value must include freight and insurance.  In the past, this has been relatively easy to arrive at since the freight and insurance charges were per shipment and can […]

  • EU VAT SCENARIO

    QUESTION: I need some assistance from the membership on how best to handle VAT taxes in the scenario below Company A USA signed a contract with Company B USA (not related)  for a project in Germany. Contract includes Engineering, Material, and Installation/Commissioning Engineering services provided in USA by Company A USA Company A USA bills […]