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WHAT DOES A CUSTOMS AGENCY DO AND WHAT CAN BE CONTRACTED TO THEM?

It often happens that a customs agent is confused with a customs officer. The latter is a government official responsible mainly for supervising customs clearance and customs inspections. So who is a customs agent, what does a customs agency do and what can they do for you? Let’s read in the article.

AEO CERTIFICATE – WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT?

The AEO certificate brings specific image and financial benefits for the company. What? First of all, fewer customs inspections and, if necessary, the possibility of carrying them free of turn and in a place chosen by the company. Importantly, the certificate is recognized by all European Union member states. If you want to know more what this document is and how to obtain it – please read the article.

BONDED WAREHOUSE – THANKS TO THIS SOLUTION YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY CUSTOMS DUTIES RIGHT NOW

The use of bonded warehouses allows you to temporarily store imported goods without the obligation to pay customs duties and VAT. Companies that import their goods from outside the European Union and beyond can take advantage of this opportunity. What exactly is a bonded warehouse, what types of warehouses are there and what are the other benefits of this solution – please read the article.

IMPORT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE STEP BY STEP

If you import your goods to Poland or other European Union countries, import customs clearance is essential. How to prepare for it, what documents are necessary, what does it look like and what should you pay special attention to? Let’s read the article.

HOW TO CALCULATE CUSTOMS DUTY AND WHAT DOES ITS AMOUNT DEPEND ON?

This is a common question we receive, so in this article you will learn not only how to calculate customs duty and what it depends on, but also how not to pay the duty immediately and what are the possibilities of exemption from this duty.

PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN OF GOODS - WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO DOCUMENT IT?

The preferential origin of goods allows you to reduce and, in some cases, exempt you from paying customs duties. What exactly is it and how to document it?

WHAT IS CO-PACKING?

Not everyone knows that DTA is not only a Customs Agency, but  we also offer warehousing services. One of the additional services we are able to offer to our clients is co-packing. You can read about what co-packing is and what DTA has to offer in this area in the article below.

IMPORT OF GOODS FROM OUTSIDE THE EU

The EORI number, determining the country of origin, declaration and customs clearance, plus VAT and its settlement – these are just some of the issues that should be taken care of when importing products to the European Union. If you want to learn more about importing goods from outside the EU, please read the article. We have collected all the most important information there.

EXPORT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE STEP BY STEP

Export customs clearance is necessary if you want to export your goods outside the European Union. How is it done, what documents are necessary and what should you pay special attention to? Please read the article in which you will learn the stages of a customs clearance step by step.

BULK BREAKING OF YOUR GOODS - WHAT DOES IT MEAN AND HOW TO LOWER COSTS?

Bulk breaking of goods is nothing more than packing and preparing specific products for shipment. This seemingly simple process, however, requires the organization of several, and often several dozen of people and appropriate space. Therefore, is it worth it? Let’s find out in the article.

WHAT IS PALLETIZATION AND WHAT ARE ITS BENEFITS?

Shipments imported in containers are most often in the form of loosely arranged cardboard boxes. The reason is savings – simply speaking: more goods can be transported at one time. However, a large number of cardboard boxes is a big problem, as well as high costs associated with their storage and transport. The solution is palletization. What exactly it is and what are its benefits – please read the article.

PROCEDURE 4200 IN IMPORT - WHAT IS IT?

If you bring your goods to the European Union, you do not have to pay VAT at the time of customs clearance. Such possibilities are provided by procedure 4200 in import. What exactly is it and when can it be used? Welcome to the article.

CUSTOMS DECLARATION - WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO SUBMIT IT?

A customs declaration is an essential document for every customs clearance, both in export and import. Therefore, without it, it is not possible to legally import or export goods to/from a given country. Who can make a customs declaration and what should it contain? Welcome to the article.

WHAT IS THE PUESC PLATFORM AND WHAT POSSIBILITIES DOES IT GIVE?

PUESC, i.e. Platform of Electronic Tax and Customs Services, is an essential tool for every person and company that imports, exports or transits goods. Thanks to it, both entrepreneurs and customs administration authorities can not only communicate efficiently, but also carry out various procedures related to customs and tax services. If you want to learn more about PUESC, be sure to read this article.

WHAT IS AN EORI NUMBER AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT?

If you import or export your goods to or from the European Union, you need an EORI number. What exactly is it, how to obtain it and how long does the entire procedure of obtaining it take? You will find answers to these questions in our article.

RENTAL OF WAREHOUSE SPACE – 3 ISSUES WHICH ARE WORTH PAYING ATTENTION TO!

Renting warehouse space is a seemingly simple matter, but it can cause a lot of problems and even result in more expenses. How to avoid this? Read our article and learn about the three basic issues that are worth paying attention to when choosing a warehouse.

REPARATIVE PROCEDURE - WHAT IS IT AND WHEN SHOULD YOU USE IT?

Lack of a specific certificate, incorrect label or damaged goods – such situations may happen to you at the border. How to proceed in such a situation? It’s best to use the reparative procedure option! If you want to find out what it is and what requirements you must meet – read on.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE COST - WHAT DOES IT DEPEND ON?

What is the cost of customs clearance – this is one of the most frequently asked questions. However, there is no clear answer here, because the final amount depends on many factors. This includes: place of clearance and its level of complexity, or the goods themselves. What else has an impact and what expenses you have to take into account when importing and exporting – please read the article.