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Import declaration

Last updated: 9 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/imports_en

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Distinct from general notification, the import declaration is a formal customs document: the importer or their licensed customs broker submits a detailed goods declaration to release merchandise for free circulation. The declaration includes commodity description, country of origin, certificates of origin, and tariff classification numbers. Customs authorities use this data for duty assessment and to determine whether import duties, taxes, or quantitative restrictions apply. Accurate and complete import declarations are essential for rapid clearance.

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