Import into the EU:
Product Import
Assuring your order complies with the current import regulations of the European Union is your responsibility. As an importer, it is your duty to obtain information about the restrictions and bans regarding the trade between Asia and Europe. This is not a one-time task as import regulations are subject to change in accordance with the political measures of the European Union.
Regularly perusing import regulations doesn’t sound appealing to you. Don’t worry – we aggregate the information for you and proactively apply it to the transaction at hand. Our expertise spans subjects like requesting the necessary test certificates and calculating the prospective customs duties. With us by your side, you’ll soon see that importing goods from other countries to the EU without unpleasant surprises can be so simple.
Import restrictions and bans between Asia and the European Union
The history of the trade between Asia and the European continent comes way long back. The European Union actively encourages the import of goods from China and other Asian countries, giving you an incentive to expand your supply chain to companies overseas. However, due to safety or economic reasons the import of certain products is restricted or prohibited. Importing food items from Asia to the EU is permitted but limited. Drugs and endangered species are subject to an import ban and will be seized upon detection. It is both the job and the legal right of the customs office to examine your consignment. Being aware of the customs regulations of the European Union prevents a possible delay, confiscation, or destruction of your goods.
Import from Asia to the EU – Product Safety
All goods imported from overseas to one of the countries within the European Union needs to be duly labelled. In Germany, the legal basis for this rule is in paragraph 6 of the Product Safety Act. Every product has to specify the contact information of the manufacturer or the distributor. This rule was introduced to prevent non-traceable goods from entering the market of European Union. By restricting the import to properly labelled products, the EU enables the consumers to assert their damage claims against the liable party.
Calculation of the customs
duties by product
Upon passing the border of the European Union, import fees on your goods are payable. The amount consists of two major elements:
• Customs duties
• Import sales tax
For the taxation of the goods, all countries within the European Union apply a standardized tariff called TARIC (Tarif Intégré des Communautés Européennes). The exact amount of duties and taxes depends on the value of the delivery, the product type as well as its country of origin.
Our customs experts determine the estimated import duties before shipping. Thus, you are able to take these costs into account when calculating your selling prices.
How Much Do I Have to Pay?
Our team will help you to estimate the applicable taxes and fees in advance. This enables you to take into account all the costs of importing goods when calculating your sales prices