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Customs Clearance

Customs Clearance

European eCommerce companies, looking to expand your sales and deliveries across the EU – we have IOSS customs clearance solutions for you!

Navigating the complexities of international shipping can be daunting, but with our comprehensive customs clearance support, you can ensure your shipments move smoothly across borders.

Our expertise in international trade laws and customs regulations guarantees efficient handling of your customs documentation and processes.

We take care of the entire process, from pre-flight preparations to final delivery.

IOSS and OSS

There are two mechanisms to manage VAT compliance for online sales – the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) and the One-Stop Shop (OSS).

IOSS is intended for businesses that sell goods online to customers in the EU from a third territory for up to €150 total price for all the products in a single shipment. For higher-value goods, standard VAT import rules apply. Companies can apply for both schemes.

OSS simplifies VAT compliance for EU based businesses by allowing them to report and pay VAT on all cross-border sales within the EU through a single local tax authority responsible for the country that the parcels starts from . This system reduces the administrative burden for companies, eliminating the need to register for VAT in each EU country they sell to.

If implemented properly, the IOSS and OSS can greatly simplify your VAT compliance on sales throughout the EU.

IOSS and OSS

Steps and process

The customs clearance process involves several key steps:

  • Documentation preparation: Collecting all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, air waybills, and customs declaration forms.
  • Customs entry submission: Submitting documentation to the relevant customs authorities.
  • Customs inspection: Customs officers may inspect the shipment and review documents.
  • Duty and tax calculation: Calculating and paying any applicable duties and taxes.
    Release of goods: Once cleared, the shipment is released for final delivery.

Once the customs clearance process is completed, your goods will be on their way to the final destination.

Advantages

Utilizing our customs clearance support offers numerous benefits:

  • Reduced delays: Efficient handling of customs procedures to avoid shipment delays.
  • Cost savings: Accurate tax and duty calculations to prevent overpayment.
  • Compliance: Ensuring adherence to international trade laws and customs regulations.

With the support of euShipments.com, you can navigate complex customs processes with ease, ensuring your shipments reach their destinations on time and without complications.

Responsibilities of euShipments

With a logistics partner, supporting your customs process, you can focus on growing your business, confident that your shipments will all target markets smoothly. As your logistics partner, euShipments.com is responsible for:

Navigating the process of preparing and submitting customs documentation

Navigating the process of preparing and submitting customs documentation

Liaising with customs authorities and officers

Liaising with customs authorities and officers

Ensuring compliance with customs laws and regulations

Ensuring compliance with customs laws and regulations

Handling duty and tax calculations

Handling duty and tax calculations

Facilitating the swift release of goods

Facilitating the swift release of goods

Partners’ Responsibilities

With euShipments, you can trust that your international shipments will clear customs efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to their final destination. Our partners play a crucial role in the customs clearance process:

Providing accurate shipment details and commercial invoices

Providing accurate shipment details and commercial invoices

Ensuring timely payment of duties, taxes, and customs fees

Ensuring timely payment of duties, taxes, and customs fees

Collaborating with us to resolve any customs-related issues promptly

Collaborating with us to resolve any customs-related issues promptly

Our expertise in customs support helps minimize delays, streamline the preparation and submission of necessary documentation, and provide accurate duty and tax calculations, so you avoid unexpected costs. By partnering with us, your business gains a reliable logistics ally, committed to ensuring your goods cross borders seamlessly and are delivered promptly to your customers across Europe.

FAQ

What is custom clearance exactly?

Customs clearance is the process of ensuring that goods being imported or exported meet all legal and regulatory requirements of the destination country. It involves preparing and submitting the necessary documentation, such as commercial invoices and customs declarations, to the customs authorities. The process also includes payment of any applicable duties, taxes, and fees, and compliance with specific import or export regulations. Once the customs authorities approve and clear the shipment, the goods are released for delivery to their final destination.

Are there additional costs for customs clearance?

Our customs clearance support is transparently priced. Any additional costs, such as duties, taxes, or customs fees, will be clearly communicated in advance, helping you plan and budget effectively.

How long does custom clearance take?

The time required for customs clearance typically depends on several factors, but in most cases, it can be completed within 24 hours. However, if there are issues such as incomplete or inaccurate documentation, the process may be delayed and could take several days or longer. Ensuring all required paperwork is accurate and submitted on time can help expedite the process and minimize delays.