Clearing customs can be one of the most complex aspects of international shipping. Here’s how to streamline the process and ensure your packages arrive at their destination without unnecessary delays.
Incoterms
Companies that ship goods internationally must establish reliable International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) that are sent t mobile database o each customer (or easily accessible online).
Incoterms have three essential functions:
- Cost allocation : These indicate who is responsible for the delivery, insurance, import and customs costs of the shipment.
- Allocation of obligations : they indicate who is responsible for transport and to which destination.
What documentation is shipments?
Within the EU, goods can move freely the final and most compelling between countries. For any shipment outside the EU, you will need to fill out certain forms!
Depending on the carrier and destination, you will need to complete a commercial invoice , and a CN22 or CN23 declaration and a certificate of origin for international parcel shipments.
- CN22 Customs Declaration : Attach a CN22 customs declaration when sending goods weighing up to 2 kg and worth €425 or less. Attach the CN22 customs declaration to the outside of the package.
- CN23 Customs Declaration : Attach a CN23 customs declaration when sending goods weighing more than 2 kg and/or worth more than €425; you will then need the CN23 customs declaration.Also attach a second copy inside the box.
- The CP71 dispatch note : This is a mandatory document which accompanies the CN23 declaration.
Commercial invoice :
- Attach the commercial invoice to any fax lead commercial shipment destined for a country outside the EU.
- HS Codes : Harmonized System Codes ( HS Codes ) are essential for identifying shipped products. These codes are used by customs authorities worldwide to designate tariffs and track international trade statistics. Apply the correct HS codes on all customs documents to avoid delays and ensure accurate duty and tax calculations.