POTAL

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί European Union Customs Filing Guide

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This is informational content only. POTAL does not perform customs declarations. For actual filings, use NCTS / AES (varies by member state) β†— or contact a licensed customs broker.

πŸ“¦ Export

Official System: NCTS / AES (varies by member state) β†—

Required Documents

  • Export Declaration (EAD)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • EUR.1 or EUR-MED (for preferential origin)
  • Export License (dual-use goods)

Procedure

  1. Obtain EORI number
  2. File export declaration via national system
  3. Present goods to customs
  4. Receive export clearance (MRN)

πŸ“₯ Import

Required Documents

  • Import Declaration (SAD/CDS)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • EORI Number
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Conformity certificates (CE marking)

Procedure

  1. Pre-arrival notification (ENS for ICS2)
  2. File import declaration
  3. Pay import duties + VAT
  4. Customs inspection (risk-based)
  5. Goods release

Tips

  • ●EORI number mandatory for all EU trade
  • ●REX system for self-certification of origin
  • ●IOSS for e-commerce VAT (goods < EUR 150)
  • ●Each member state has its own customs IT system

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Last updated: 2026-04-15