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The Customs Authority will check if the import declaration matches the ATO. The Aangifte Tijdelijke Opslag (ATO), which translates into the Declaration of Temporary Storage, is the carrier’s responsibility when the goods are unloaded. If there are discrepancies, the Customs Authority will refuse …

The EU has announced sanctions against Russia:  The EU will prohibit the sale, supply, transfer or export to Russia of specific goods and technologies in oil refining, and will introduce restrictions on the provision of related services.  The EU introduced an export ban covering goods and …

The agreed place of delivery (e.g. the terminal) needs to be specifically named. The buyer then takes care of the import formalities and transportation to the final destination. It is very similar to  Delivery at Terminal (DAT) . Risks and Costs for the Seller The seller is responsible for …

When goods are bought or sold Cost and Freight (CFR) it means that the Seller is responsible for the delivery of the goods to a ship and loading the goods onto the ship. The seller is also responsible for any customs export documentation and export licences  if needed. Also, the seller is …

Because Iran is not complying with its international obligation, the EU has adopted restrictive measures against Iran. These restrictive measures are both economic and financial sanctions and they have been in effect since 2011. The measures are extended yearly, which was recently done. The …

Transit Documents If you want to postpone the payment of duties and taxes and first transport your goods to their destination, you need transit documents. There are two types of transit documents: T1 Document This is a transport document needed if you want to transport goods from outside the …

What is the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) agreement? The Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) convention aims to increase trade between the European Union and other countries who are entered into the PEM partnership by making the rules of origin more flexible and business-friendly. The idea for this …

With 70 years of experience and as one of the oldest customs agents in Marseille (FRANCE), SPTT has built a network of reliable partners and expertise in import, export and customs clearance. Since 2009 the company is fully AEO certified. SPTT continuously works towards building and maintaining …

Founded in 1987, SA-TU is a highly experienced and digital provider of customs clearance and related services for the Finnish market. Next to customs documents SA-TU is offering tailored advice on customs procedures, VAT calculations for import and real-time monitoring. SA-TU can create electronic …

The customs specialist Bell Transport & Logistics was founded in 2002. As a market leader in Ireland with a strong foothold in the UK and with management with over 40 years of experience, Bell is recognized as a go-to customs partner for importers and exporters. Highly experienced staff, …