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Questions and answers about EU

  • EORI Requirement for ICS2

    Question: My question is concerning the upcoming ICS2 requirements when shipping to the EU.  We ship via Express Courier and also via Freight Forwarder from the US to the EU. The express couriers are advising that the EORI number is now required to be on the commercial invoice for all shipments to the EU by August 1, […]

  • Europe IORI Requirements

    Question: I understand there are new requirements for exports to the EU +2 concerning the IORI registration. Does anyone have latest information on this, relative to mandatory start dates on Air and Ocean? Answer 1: If  you are referring to the new import requirements and having to indicate the consignee’s EORI number on shipping documents, […]

  • EU TARIC and Dual use codes

    Question: The EU used to publish a correlation table between TARIC and Dual use codes. The last time I know that it was published was 7-Jan-2022. The link to that is broken and I’m unable to find a published correlation table. Does anyone know if this correlation table still exists, and if so, where I […]

  • POA requirements in Europe

    Question: I’m having trouble getting a straight answer from anyone on this and am wondering if anyone has any guidance on what the requirements are for signing POAs for customs brokers in Europe. We are a multinational based in the US, with small operating entities in several European jurisdictions. Obviously, in the US, we need […]

  • Transferring REX statement for xdocking shipments from EU to Switzerland

    Question: What is the correct way to “transfer” a REX statement for a XDOCKed stock from the Far EAST (Vietnam,Thailand,India) via a bonded warehouse in the EU to final destination Switzerland? Both importer and the producer are Registered Exporter. The questions is what is the best wording and which REX statement needs to be provided […]

  • EU Sanctions on Russia/Belarus – Export Screening

    Question: I’d like to query the membership for best practices on due diligence regarding the new EU sanctions on Russia/Belarus. Our company ceased all sales to Russia/Belarus last year, but still have distribution/sales partners in neighboring countries. All of our sales agreements have explicit prohibitions on sale to Russian/Belarussian nationals already. Does anyone have suggestions […]

  • Plastic Packaging Tax

    Question: Does anyone in the community know of any great resource(s) for understanding the varied types of taxes applicable to the Packaging Plastic Tax in the EU? We are initiating research to help us with implementation and preparation. Any tried and true resources would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Asked by: Lem Van Croft – […]

  • ICS2 EORI

    Question: We have concerns on ICS2 EORI requirements, where if we provide EORI details to third parties they can also act as import broker/use our EORI as import entity while we have only 1 import broker allowed to act as our importer in EU and we do not allow other parties to use our EORI […]

  • EORI numbers for ICS2 Release 2 in Europe

    Question: On March 1st carriers will be required to submit certain advanced cargo information for EU-bound air shipments. Other than 6-digit tariffs and description of commodities which are typically available on the shipping documents, EORI numbers of importers/consignees will be required. I wanted to confirm if carriers are planning to start requiring those for EU-bound […]

  • European Union REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Registration Chemicals)

    Question: Hello Members: We exported to the Netherlands some laboratory diagnostics reagents (in vitro use) which have the heading of 3002.  Last Friday I was informed that the shipment was on hold because HTS 3002 was flagged and under the judication of EU’s REACH program.  Well, I am not too familiar of the REACH program […]

  • France Exports – Commercial Invoice Separated by COO?

    Question: Our company exports from France through the use of a fiscal representative.  The fiscal representative requires that we submit commercial invoices to them split by country of origin of the product; that is one invoice per product origin. This requires that we submit multiple invoices for a shipment, which I find unusual.  I’ve asked […]

  • Comprehensive Guarantee Europe

    Question: Does anyone have any experience with applying for a comprehensive guarantee in Europe (EU). We are trying to utilize a duty suspension that is available, and one part of the process requires having a comprehensive guarantee in place. What level of guarantee is required? Any feedback on the process is welcome. Answer 1: Due […]