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customs
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DAP or DDP for frozen food: which should we use?
For a frozen food import from outside the European Union, DAP at a named cold store is usually the better term. Under…
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Who is the importer of record, and does the Incoterms rule decide it?
The importer of record is the party established in the Union that declares the goods to customs, is liable for the customs…
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Do we need a customs agent to export frozen food to the EU?
Legally, a declaration can be lodged by the importer directly or by a representative acting for them. Practically, almost every frozen food…
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How long does EU customs clearance take for a frozen load?
For a correctly prepared road consignment with a documentary check only, the customs step itself is normally a matter of hours rather…
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EU Import Procedures for Frozen Food: The Whole Sequence
The complete sequence for importing frozen fruit and vegetables into the European Union: who does what, which documents exist at each step,…
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Customs Documentation Checklist for Frozen Food Exports
A working checklist of the documents a frozen food consignment from Ukraine to the EU needs, who issues each one, when it…
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What is TRACES NT and when do we need it?
TRACES NT is the European Commission’s online system for certification and official controls on consignments entering the Union. For a Ukrainian exporter…
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What is an EORI number and who needs one?
EORI stands for Economic Operators Registration and Identification. It is the unique number used to identify a business in customs procedures across…
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What is the difference between documentary, identity and physical checks?
These are the three levels of official control applied to consignments entering the Union under Regulation (EU) 2017/625. They are cumulative in…
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What is a certificate of inspection for organic imports?
The certificate of inspection is the document that carries the organic status of a specific consignment into the Union. It is issued…