Export Iran – Growth market for commercial vehicles

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 …

Detailed Preparation of Utility-Vehicle Exports to Russia

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 …

BGL: Russian customs puts trade at risk

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 …

What you should know about customs and import duties

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 …

Exports to China: VAT makes freight more expensive

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 …