Special customs procedures
Inward Processing
A special customs procedure for non-Union goods brought into the EU to be processed, transformed or repaired under the applicable customs conditions.
Inward processing is for businesses that bring non-Union goods into the EU to process, transform or repair them. Instead of paying import duty and VAT up front, the charges are suspended while the goods are under the procedure.
Put simply: the goods enter the EU, the authorised operation is carried out, and the resulting products are re-exported or placed under another permitted customs procedure.
The procedure generally requires an authorisation from the customs authorities and compliance with its terms, such as identification of the goods, the rate of yield and the period for discharge. We help you assess whether your activity is a good fit and set the process up properly from the start.
Send us the details of your case and we will tell you what the procedure involves and what is needed.
What we can take on
- An initial assessment of whether the procedure suits your activity
- Support in preparing the authorisation application
- Placing the goods under the procedure
- Customs formalities to discharge the procedure
What we may need from you
Depending on the goods and the procedure, we may ask for:
- A description of the processing or repair operation
- Details of the imported goods and the resulting products
- Estimated quantities and timeline
- The commercial and transport documents of each shipment
Other services in this area
- Outward ProcessingProcessing or repair outside the EU, then re-import.
- ATA Carnet & Temporary AdmissionFor goods that travel temporarily.
- Ship, Aircraft & Special Category SuppliesSupplies for ships, aircraft and special categories.
- Household Goods & Transfer of ResidenceYour personal belongings, when you move country.
This information is provided for general guidance. The requirements of a customs procedure depend on the type of goods, their origin, the destination, the procedure that applies and the legislation in force.
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