The commercial vehicle market is becoming more and more international. The export and import of commercial vehicles more and more important. Questions in regard to taxes are most of time unanswered. What issues do dealers have to consider when importing or exporting commercial vehicles? What kind of tax regulations exist in regard to the import and export of commercial vehicles? Read here articles and tips all about import and export of trucks, trailers, constructional machines and vans.
The (recent) suspension of international trade sanctions against Iran are opening up new opportunities for the German export industry. The commercial vehicle industry will benefit from this development. In order for Iran to gain new economic momentum and to overcome the ten-year investment backlog, the industry requires a great number of commercial vehicles, trucks, and …
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Export to Russia has its pitfalls—even though the country is a member of the WTO. Instead of reducing tariffs, Russia makes access to the market of the Russian Federation increasingly difficult by adding new regulations and fees. Markt und Mittelstand magazine (Market and Medium-Sized Companies) recommends to keep five points in mind when exporting to …
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Dieter Grabelsjek is the CEO at Con-Truck Logistic GmbH, a hauler that ships vehicles and utility vehicles of all kinds to West Africa. Mr Grabelsjek is an established player and could therefore inform TruckScout24 (TS24) about the growing buyers’ market for used utility vehicles from Europe. This information encourages us, as a European dealer, to …
According to the Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL)), the Russian customs authorities (FCS) intends to impose a national Russian shipping procedure for TIR shipments from 14 August, in addition to the TIR cover of €60,000. The German logistics association now fears that the cost of shipping …
Customs and import duties must be paid for commercial vehicles imported into Germany from outside the EC. As soon as the commercial vehicle arrives in Germany – usually by ship from non-EU countries – the importer or another person appointed and authorised by him can complete the customs application form and the customs declaration of …
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Since the beginning of August, China has been charging six percent VAT on freight costs. This applies to land, air and see freight, as well as local services. eurotransport.de reports that the measure is part of a national pilot programme for VAT reform. According to the Deutscher Speditions- und Logistikverband (German Freight and Logistics Association …
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Croatia is joining the EU on 1 July. This changes customs law. There will no longer be any checks of goods at the borders with the EU. Goods that are freely traded in Croatia are thereby being given the status of Community goods under customs law and no long require customs documents or export declarations. …
