Export declarations and Customs declarations

An export declaration has to be submitted for every export of goods to a country outside the EU with an invoice value starting with EUR 1.000.

Documents required for an export declaration:

  • Invoice with goods tariff number/s (customs tariff number 8 digits), value of goods
  • Packing list with exact net and gross weight and number of packages
  • Eori number from the sender/exporter (formerly called customs number)
  • Temporary export or sale?

Contact Export declaration

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Why do I have to make an export declaration?

The state and the EU measure which goods are delivered from where or sold to and use this to create statistics. There are also restrictions in various countries Movement of goods, embargoes. Control over embargoes and/or additional customs duties is carried out using the customs tariff number as an identification feature.

Export declaration only electronically

Since July 2009, export declarations can only be made electronically using the so-called ATLAS procedure. But since not everyone has the necessary software, you need a customs agent to support you.

Regular export declarations

Companies that apply for the regular export of goods can become an “approved exporter”. Thanks to a simplified customs declaration, they no longer have to process the goods demonstrate. The export accompanying document (ABD) is then available directly after the electronic export declaration and can be printed out yourself. The necessary signatures and seals are no longer required. An application for “approved exporter” must be submitted to the relevant customs office.

Find customs agents

Our customs agent will contact you shortly after you have filled out and sent the contact form Report to you and prepare the export declaration together with you. First you need a commercial invoice, which contains the following information for each customs tariff number required:
  • Description of the goods
  • Quantity
  • Net weight / gross weight
  • Value of goods
Then cumulated
  • the total value
  • Number of packages to be shipped
Everything else such as the internet customs declaration via the Atlas customs procedure or questions about Export accompanying documents, customs content declaration, export certificate or declaration of origin You can then discuss this directly with the neutral customs agent.

What is an EORI number?

The EORI number is required when trading goods within the EU. Become a trading partner with her identified and is a Europe-wide identification number. The EORI number can be up to 17 characters long, starting with the country code. It is used for export control and is required for imports or exports that require authorization. See also https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/

How do I check an EORI number?

Find it on the website of the European Commission, in the EOS database of taxes and customs unions You have a validator for EORI numbers. The review is applied to all EU countries.

How do I apply for an EORI number?

You can only apply for the EORI number (formerly customs number) in the EU state in which you first submit a customs declaration or apply for a decision.