Many types of documents are used in international transport. One of them is a TIR carnet – an international customs document used when moving goods between at least two customs territories. TIR carnet Usually, under the TIR procedure, the goods are sealed by the customs authorities where the load or a part load of goods …
Many regulations and directives regulate international rail transport. One of the most important conventions developed by the OSJD – Organization for Cooperation of Railways, is SMGS or Agreement on the International Goods Transport by Rail. It regulates freight traffic in a certain area. The latest version came into force on July 15, 2015. The SMGS …
A transport document specifies the terms of the contract for the carriage of goods. This type of document is used in the air (airwaybill), sea (bill of lading), road (CMR), and rail transport. For rail freight, the SMGS and the CIM rail consignment notes are used. When is the CIM consignment note needed? What is …
The CE Marking, also known as “Conformité Européenne” marking, certifies that a given product conforms to EU requirements and can be marketed in the European Economic Area, which comprises of all member states of the European Union, as well as Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland. Below you will find detailed information on the use of this …
When importing into the USA, understanding the US’ customs clearance procedure is a must. Customs clearance in the USA is overseen by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), its primary border control organization. It is required to present the CBP with multiple documents and to pay due duties. Is a Customs Broker needed? …
AGRIM (Agricultural Imports) and AGREX (Agricultural Exports) licenses are related to the process of import and export of some agricultural products from or to countries outside the European Union. Both AGRIM and AGREX fall under Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) regulations. AGRIM and AGREX licenses The list of products subject to the AGRIM or AGREX requirements …
The import of goods is closely tied with carrying out customs clearance formalities. If you import goods from a non-European Union country, like Vietnam or China, to an EU Member State, you are an importer by EU’s regulations. You are not an importer if you move goods from one EU country to another. One of …
Imports of goods from outside the European Union’s customs territory to a state member require customs clearance. For customs procedures, it is necessary to submit many documents and to pay customs duties and import sales tax. For the goods to be available legally on the target market, they must go through an authorization procedure. After …
International trade requires filling out many, sometimes quite complicated paperwork. Various documents are required for customs clearance alone. The commercial invoice is one of them. An importer must ensure that the sender issues this type of invoice. Customs cannot clear imported goods without the commercial invoice. Commercial Invoice (CI) A commercial invoice, CI for short, …
Customs bond is an agreement relating to a specific transaction between an importer and a customs office. Under U. S. customs regulations, customs bond is a requirement for export to the U.S. A customs bond is a financial guarantee between the guaranteeing company that submits the declaration, the importer, and Customs Border Protection (CBP). The …