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Re-export

Re-export is the export of previously imported goods to a third country without substantial processing or transformation.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Glossary:Re-export

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Re-export is the export of previously imported goods to a third country without substantial processing or transformation. A typical case: a Swiss importer purchases electronics components from China, stores them, and sells them to a customer in Eastern Europe. Re-exports are subject to the export control regulations and customs laws of the import country and must be documented separately from the initial import to avoid duplicate duty assessment and ensure correct application of export restrictions.

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