FAQ frequently asked questions
List of frequently asked questions in the logistics industry in general with answers.WHAT IS MEANT BY THE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF THE EUROPEAN UNION?
The Community Customs Code (CCC) establishes which is the customs territory of the European Union that differs from the global one because some parts of it are excluded. This means that in the excluded territories, although part of the Union, goods cannot move freely...
WHAT ARE THE NECESSARY ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE INVOICE?
Listed below are the necessary items to be included in the export invoice: COLUMNS and WEIGHT of the goods; RETURN of goods; TARGA of the means of transport being used to carry out customs clearance; GROSS WEIGHT/NET WEIGHT; GOODS' STATEMENT OF ORIGIN (i.e., where it...
WHAT ARE COUNTERFEIT GOODS?
A product is defined as counterfeit when it has been obtained by imitating other products that are patented and / or affixing writings and images owned by other subjects, without having obtained permission. Customs is one of the bodies responsible for controlling and...
WHAT IS THE CUSTOMS TARIFF?
The Customs Tariff is the classified list of all goods, goods, products of nature and raw materials divided into product sections distinguished by codes called "Customs Headings" that provide details on: - Product description; - List of import and export restrictions;...
WHAT IS A SINGLE CUSTOMS OFFICE?
This is the Italian office that combines the functions of the Customs Offices with those of the Technical Offices of Finance (UTF) dealing with both the customs and excise duties.
WHAT IS CUSTOMS?
The Customs is a body responsible for the control of goods in import and export, authorized to collect customs duties (Duty and VAT). It is wholly controlled by the Government of the country of reference and applies the laws and regulations established exclusively by...
REPRESENTATION IN ITALIAN CUSTOMS, WHY?
It is governed by Articles. 40 et seq. of the TULD n. 43/1973 and the subsequent provisions of the Community Customs Code arts. 5 ss. Reg. EEC 2913 of 1992. Acts and/or operations at Customs can be carried out personally and by means of a direct or indirect...
FOR WHICH ENTERPRISES MIGHT EU CUSTOMS CLEARANCE BE PARTICULARLY ATTRACTIVE?
EU customs clearance is of particular interest to Swiss companies exporting goods to many EU states. Registration for business tax purposes (i.e., representation by a fiscal representative) must be done in an EU country that borders Switzerland. Tax registration...
WHAT IS A “SUPPLIER’S STATEMENT”?
The EUR 1 movement certificate shall be accompanied by the application for its issuance, which the operator shall sign, stating the reasons why he considers the goods declared to be of preferential origin. The firm signing the declaration undertakes, in all respects,...
WHEN IT COMES TO DESTRUCTION OF GOODS UNDER CUSTOMS SUPERVISION?
When it is not possible to clear the goods through customs or return them to the sender, it is possible to request their destruction under customs supervision: this involves finding the most suitable system to render the goods in question completely unusable and...
WHAT IS T2L?
This is a document that certifies the free movement of goods in the European Union and is used when reaching territories of EU member countries that are not part of the Continental Territory of the European Union. These territories are the Canary Islands (Spain), the...
WHAT ARE BORDER HEALTH CHECKS?
All goods intended for human consumption (food and beverages) and for use or contact with the human body (medicines, cosmetics, wigs etc.) must be checked by the Border Health Office before the customs operation to determine their compliance with current sanitary...
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRINCIPAL?
The principal is liable for his own errors and omissions, as well as those of his appointees, particularly for the resulting consequences: - By packaging that does not conform to the agreed transport requirements - by inaccurate, imprecise or missing information in...
WHAT IS A FORM A?
FORM A is a certificate of origin that is used in trade between the European Union and developing countries (DCs) that are listed. With FORM A, the developing country certifies that the goods are of its origin and production so as to fully or partially exempt the...
WHAT IS T2?
T2 (NCTS) is a computer document issued by one customs (Departure Office) and destined for another customs (Destination Office). T2 is assigned a number called MRN that is unique throughout the European Union and recognizable throughout its territory (T1 appears in...