Croatia

HR · HRV

As of: 7/21/2026

EU-Adria-Transitland / Seehafen-Gateway

Capital: Zagreb

EURoadRailSeaAirInland WaterwayImport VAT: Einfuhr-MwSt (PDV) 25 Prozent NormalsatzCustoms: mittelRisk: niedrigPharma/Cold Chain: mittelDangerous Goods: mittelE-Commerce: mittel

Overview

Croatia (HR) is an EU, Schengen and eurozone member on the Adriatic, acting as a seaport gateway and transit country between Central and South-Eastern Europe. Within the EU customs union, the Carinska uprava clears third-country imports electronically under the Union Customs Code (UCC), including ICS2 and NCTS; intra-EU trade moves without customs formalities. Import VAT (PDV) is 25 percent (reduced rates 13 and 5 percent). The main gateways are the ports of Rijeka (container gateway with the new deep-sea terminal), Ploče (access for Bosnia and Herzegovina), Split and Zadar, plus Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG). Key axes are the A1 Zagreb–Split–Ploče, the A3 along Corridor X and the Mediterranean rail corridor Rijeka–Zagreb–Hungary; Vukovar serves as the Danube port. Trade centres on machinery, vehicles, petroleum products and food; the main partners are Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria.

Mentioned countries

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇦🇹 Austria

Glossary terms

customs formalities Union Customs Code EU Customs Union Customs Union Customs code customs form import VAT Import VAT Container Terminal

Area56,594 km²

Population3,866,233

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Economic areaEU

ContinentEurope

ReligionsKatholizismus, Orthodoxie, Islam, Protestantismus

ISO codeHR / HRV

Customs & Import/Export

Customs authority

Carinska uprava (Customs Administration, Ministarstvo financija)

Import system

EU-Zollunion mit Unionszollkodex (UCC). Einfuhrabfertigung elektronisch über EU-Systeme (ICS2, nationales Import-/AIS-System). Innergemeinschaftlicher Warenverkehr ohne Zollformalitäten.

Export system

EU-Ausfuhrverfahren über AES/ECS, Versand mit NCTS Phase 6. Innergemeinschaftliche Lieferungen ohne Zollanmeldung, nur Intrastat-Meldung.

Import VAT

Einfuhr-MwSt (PDV) 25 Prozent Normalsatz
ermässigte Sätze 13 und 5 Prozent (Porezna uprava). Bestätigt 2026-07
temporäre 5-Prozent-Sätze für Gas/Wärme liefen per 31.3.2026 aus, sofern nicht verlängert.

Customs complexitymittel

Import documents

Handelsrechnung
Packliste
Frachtbrief (CMR/CIM/B-L)
Zollanmeldung (Drittländer)
Präferenznachweis

Export documents

Handelsrechnung
Packliste
Ausfuhranmeldung (AES)
Versandbegleitdokument (NCTS)
Ursprungsnachweis

Origin proofs / FTA

EU-Freihandelsabkommen anwendbar; Präferenznachweise über REX, EUR.1 oder Ursprungserklärung. Innergemeinschaftlich kein Ursprungsnachweis nötig.

Restricted & prohibited goods

EU-weite Beschränkungen: Waffen, Dual-Use-Güter, Drogen, CITES-Arten, Kulturgüter. Verbrauchsteuern auf Alkohol, Tabak und Energie.

Export controls & sanctions

EU-Dual-Use-Verordnung 2021/821 und EU-Sanktionsregime (GASP) gelten unmittelbar, u.a. gegen Russland und Belarus.

Without warranty — always verify with freight forwarder/customs agent and official authorities.

Customs / Import / Export (EU) — General process

Quick operational overview for shipments to the EU. The EU is a customs union; for imports from non‑EU countries, customs clearance and import VAT are typically key topics.

Documents (typical)

Commercial invoice (description, value, Incoterms)
Packing list (weights, dimensions, packages)
HS code / tariff classification (duties/taxes and restrictions)
Importer EORI and (where relevant) origin/preference documents
Transport documents (AWB / Bill of Lading) depending on mode

Process (simplified)

Prepare export (docs, HS code, origin/preference)
Import clearance at the EU entry customs office (declaration, possible checks)
Release and delivery; import VAT/duties based on classification and value

Common pitfalls

Incoterms unclear → who clears customs/pays import VAT?
Missing/wrong HS code/classification → delays and cost risk
Origin/preference not properly documented → preference may not apply
Inconsistent documents (invoice vs packing list vs shipment data)

Important: Requirements depend on goods, origin, Incoterms, value, and consignee. When in doubt, confirm with your broker/forwarder and official sources.

Official links

Note: regional/general sources. Country-specific authority links will be added iteratively.

Quick links:Incoterms HS Code AWB (Air Waybill)Bill of Lading (B/L)UN/LOCODE

Trade

Top import partners

🇮🇹 IT 🇩🇪 DE 🇸🇮 SI 🇦🇹 AT 🇭🇺 HU

Top export partners

🇮🇹 IT 🇩🇪 DE 🇸🇮 SI 🇧🇦 BA 🇦🇹 AT

Top import goods

MaschinenFahrzeugeErdölChemikalienLebensmittel

Top export goods

MaschinenChemikalienLebensmittelFahrzeugeTextilien

Freight Infrastructure & Transport Network

Transport relevance

Air

medium

Sea

high

Road

high

Rail

medium

Inland Waterway

low

Cargo airports

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman (ZAG)
Split (SPU)
Dubrovnik (DBV)

Seaports / access ports

Rijeka
Ploče
Split
Zadar
Šibenik

Inland ports & terminals

Vukovar (Donau)
Osijek (Drau)
Sisak (Save)

Road corridors & border crossings

A1 Zagreb–Split–Ploče
A3 Bregana–Zagreb–Lipovac (Korridor X)
Mediterraner TEN-V-Korridor

Rail corridors

Mediterraner Korridor (Rijeka–Zagreb–Ungarn)
Korridor X (Slowenien–Zagreb–Serbien)

Top trade lanes

HR–DE
HR–IT
HR–SI
HR–BA
HR–AT

Risk & Operational Notes

Logistics riskniedrig

Customs delay riskniedrig

Port congestion riskniedrig bis mittel

Risk notes

Stabiles EU-/Schengen-Umfeld. Saisonale Belastung der Adria-Häfen und Strassen im Sommertourismus; Engpässe punktuell am Container-Terminal Rijeka.

Seasonal & weather risks

Bora-Fallwinde an der Adria können Hafen- und Strassenverkehr im Winter kurzzeitig stören; sonst gemässigtes Risiko.

Current logistics notes

Keine landesweite Störung verifiziert; neues Container-Terminal Rijeka Gateway in Betrieb, Hafenausbau läuft. Saisonale Sommerbelastung auf Adria-Achsen. (Stand 2026-07-21)

As of: 2026-07-21

Operational notes – no claim to completeness. Verify with your freight forwarder and official sources.

Public holidays

As of: Jul 21, 2026

Date	Holiday	Type
Jan 1, 2026	New Year's Day	National
Jan 6, 2026	Epiphany	National
Apr 5, 2026	Easter Sunday	National
Apr 6, 2026	Easter Monday	National
May 1, 2026	Labour Day	National
May 30, 2026	Statehood Day	National
Jun 4, 2026	Corpus Christi	National
Jun 22, 2026	Anti-Fascist Struggle Day	National
Aug 5, 2026	Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day	National
Aug 15, 2026	Assumption Day	National
Nov 1, 2026	All Saints' Day	National
Nov 18, 2026	Remembrance Day for Homeland War Victims	National
Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day	National
Dec 26, 2026	St. Stephen's Day	National

New Year's Day

Jan 1, 2026

National

Customs closed

Epiphany

Jan 6, 2026

National

Customs closed

Easter Sunday

Apr 5, 2026

National

Customs closed

Easter Monday

Apr 6, 2026

National

Customs closed

Labour Day

May 1, 2026

National

Customs closed

Statehood Day

May 30, 2026

National

Customs closed

Corpus Christi

Jun 4, 2026

National

Customs closed

Anti-Fascist Struggle Day

Jun 22, 2026

National

Customs closed

Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day

Aug 5, 2026

National

Customs closed

Assumption Day

Aug 15, 2026

National

Customs closed

All Saints' Day

Nov 1, 2026

National

Customs closed

Remembrance Day for Homeland War Victims

Nov 18, 2026

National

Customs closed

Christmas Day

Dec 25, 2026

National

Customs closed

St. Stephen's Day

Dec 26, 2026

National

Customs closed

Sources: Zakon o blagdanima (NN 110/19) / zakon.hr

Related Countries

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Airports in this country

All airports →

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport

ZAG · Velika Gorica

Brač Airport

BWK · Gornji Humac

Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport

SPU · Kaštel Štafilić

Zadar Airport

ZAD · Zemunik Donji (Zadar)

Bjelovar Brezovac Airfield

Brezovac

Buševec Velika Glider Field

Seaports in this country

Latest News

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News6/16/2026

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Sources & Data Confidence

hochVerified: 2026-07-21

Official sources

carina.gov.hr
porezna-uprava.gov.hr
dzs.gov.hr

Source references without warranty. For legal/tax decisions consult official authorities.

FAQ

Welche Einfuhrumsatzsteuer gilt in Kroatien?

Der MwSt-Normalsatz (PDV) beträgt 25 Prozent, ermässigt 13 und 5 Prozent. Auf Einfuhren aus Drittländern wird die Einfuhr-MwSt erhoben.

Braucht es für Lieferungen aus der EU eine Zollanmeldung?

Nein. Kroatien ist Teil der EU-Zollunion; innergemeinschaftliche Lieferungen sind zollfrei und werden nur per Intrastat gemeldet.

Welche Häfen sind für Fracht am wichtigsten?

Rijeka ist der grösste Hafen und das Container-Gateway, Ploče bedient vor allem Bosnien-Herzegowina; weitere Häfen sind Split, Zadar und Šibenik.

Ist Kroatien in Schengen und der Eurozone?

Ja, seit dem 1. Januar 2023. Es gibt keine Grenzkontrollen zu EU-Nachbarn, und die Landeswährung ist der Euro.

Welche Zollbehörde ist zuständig?

Die Carinska uprava (Customs Administration) im Finanzministerium, online unter carina.gov.hr.

Welche Exportkontrollen gelten?

Es gelten die EU-Dual-Use-Verordnung 2021/821 und die EU-Sanktionsregime (GASP), unter anderem gegen Russland und Belarus.

Welches sind die wichtigsten Verkehrsverbindungen?

Die Autobahn A1 verbindet Zagreb mit Split und Ploče, der mediterrane Bahnkorridor führt von Rijeka über Zagreb nach Ungarn; Hauptfrachtflughafen ist Zagreb (ZAG).

Which trade partners are important for Croatia?

This page links to important partner countries (based on import/export partners) for quick context.

Which logistics terms are especially relevant for Croatia?

For international shipments, these terms are a good quick start:

Last updated: 21 July 2026