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17/12/2020
What Is a Movement Reference Number (MRN), and Why Do I Need One
What is an MRN? MRN stands for Movement Reference Number. The Customs Authority issues a Movement Reference Number (MRN) in each member state. The MRN number is the customs registration number that enables the customs authority to identify and process your shipment in the customs system. It is …
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27/4/2023
Transit Documents: What Do I Need?
Transit Documents If you want to postpone the payment of duties and taxes and first transport your goods to their destination, you need transit documents. There are two types of transit documents: T1 Document: This is a transport document needed if you want to transport goods from outside the …
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15/12/2020
Incoterms Explained: Ex Works (EXW)
Risks and Costs for the Seller There is no risk and cost for the seller in getting the goods delivered to the buyer. The seller is not even responsible for loading the goods when they are picked up. The seller has to properly pack and label the goods and get them ready for shipment. Risks and Costs …
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19/3/2020
What is an ATR Document?
What Is an ATR? An ATR certifies that the goods have been brought into free circulation in either the EU or Turkey, and have therefore already gone through all import procedures. An ATR is not a certificate of origin. Why Use an ATR? When you use an ATR when you import something from Turkey, you …
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28/11/2019
Incoterms Explained: Delivery at Place (DAP)
The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …
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30/12/2022
The Combined Nomenclature (CN)
It also implements the gradual reduction of duty rates for products covered by the "Declaration on the Expansion of Trade in Information Technology Products" agreement, also known as the ITA agreement. The relevant part of the agreement, which specifies the reductions to be implemented by 2023, can …
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6/11/2023
Spotlight on Hamburg
The Port of Hamburg The Port of Hamburg is situated on the River Elbe and is approximately 110km upstream from the North Sea. Despite being relatively far inland, Hamburg is the biggest port in Germany, the third busiest in Europe after Rotterdam and Antwerp , and is the 15th largest port …
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8/12/2022
Trade Deals Around The World: December Edition 2022
The European Union and the United Kingdom Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to work to resolve problems with the Northern Ireland Protocol – the post-Brexit trade deal, according to Sunak’s office. … Thus, although Northern …
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2/8/2023
Meet Our People: Yorick Peters
In this edition, we are excited to present Yorick Peters, who has recently joined Customs Support Germany as the regionaldirektor for the West. Yorick has joined us from within the sector, bringing over 13 years of industry-specific expertise into the Customs Support team. Join us as he shares his …
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25/9/2023
Customs and Crustaceans
Why customs needs to be different for lobsters and other live shellfish When importing dead fish, you are required to present an IUU catch certificate during the import clearance process so that you can prove the catch is legal. This is because illegal fishing wreaks havoc on local communities, …