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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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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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. …
