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Customs FAQs

Which documents are required for customs clearances for abroad?

A valid invoice is required for every international shipment. This should ideally include the seller and purchaser as well as the value, weight, and number of the package. In the second stage an appropriate export document based on these data needs to be created. This is where we come in!

When is a certificate of origin required?

Whenever avoiding import CUSTOMS DUTIES. The import TAXES are always payable. CUSTOMS DUTIES are only payable if no certificate of origin is present.

How do you establish if customs duties must be paid for a product?

It works by valid supplier declarations that have a sufficient overview on the exact composition of the product.

What is an ABD export accompanying document and how do you get it?

This is an EU export document which we are happy to create at any German inland customs office for you. For this purpose you need an EORI number which you can apply for at any time for free.

What is an e-dec export list for CH export clearance and how is it created?

E-dec export is simply the Swiss export document. For which you need a CH VAT number. We will take care of the rest.

Can a business skip going to the customs counter if it has to deliver something very urgently?

There are individual opportunities with movement of goods with Switzerland for your shipments to arrive faster to the destination without making a stop at the customs office. We can advise you on specific cases.

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