QUESTION: Our US based company export our products to a bonded warehouse in NL, then the products shipped to our Customers in EU as DDP based from this warehouse, Customs clearance occurs at the time of shipping to the customer. We have Limited Fiscal Representative (LRF) that clears the goods and pays the duty on […]
QUESTION: My Company is selling into Europe and has certified many of our products to be CE Compliant. We have a customer who is telling us they want to buy a device that operates on 230 volt AC and would therefore fit into the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment category that from my understanding needs […]
QUESTION: I’m wondering if anyone knows if there is a website where someone in the EU can apply for a EORI number? ========== Answers: https://www.gov.uk/eori works from within the UK ========== Everything you need for EORI Registration and taxation authorities can be found here: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/general-overview/economic-operators-registration-identification-number-eori_en ========== The applicaton is to be made in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
