🇮🇪 Ireland

All information, articles and links related to this country.

Capital: Dublin

EU-Mitglied / Pharma-Exporthub / Atlantik-GatewayEU / EurozoneSeaRoadAirRailImport VAT: Normalsatz 23 Prozent auf Zollwert plus ZollCustoms: mittelRisk: niedrigPharma/Cold Chain: hochDangerous Goods: mittelE-Commerce: hoch

Overview

Ireland (ISO code IE) lies in north-western Europe, occupying most of the island of Ireland, with a land border to Northern Ireland (UK) and coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea. It is a parliamentary republic and a member of the European Union and the eurozone. The economy is highly open and export-driven, led by pharmaceuticals, medical devices, machinery, chemicals, electronics and agri-food, while the country depends on imports for energy, raw materials and consumer goods. Strategic ports such as Dublin and Cork, together with the airports of Dublin, Shannon and Cork, anchor its logistics role. Since Brexit, direct ferry links from Rosslare and Dublin to continental Europe have grown strongly, reducing reliance on the UK land bridge, while the Windsor Framework governs trade with Northern Ireland. The currency is the euro (EUR).

Mentioned countries

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Glossary terms

Material Airport Import Import Export Export Goods Goods Port

Location

lat 53.3350 • lon -6.2509

ISO code

Area

70,273 km²

Population

5,458,600

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time

—

Weather

—

Religions

Katholizismus, Anglikanismus, Islam, Presbyterianismus

Customs / Import / Export (EU)

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.

Quick links

Look up key terms in the glossary.

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

Official links

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

Customs & Import/Export

Customs authority

Revenue (Office of the Revenue Commissioners)

Import system

EU-Zollkodex (UZK); nationale E-Abfertigung über AIS (Automated Import System, seit Nov 2020); EORI-Nummer Pflicht, Anmeldung über zertifizierte Software.

Export system

AES (Automated Export System, seit 21.3.2023) für Ausfuhren in Drittländer; EORI-Nummer Pflicht, elektronische Anmeldung.

Import VAT

Normalsatz 23 Prozent auf Zollwert plus Zoll
ermässigt 13,5 / 9 / 4,8 / 0 Prozent je Warenart (Stand 2026).

Customs complexitymittel

Import documents

Handelsrechnung
Packliste
Frachtbrief (B/L, AWB, CMR)
EORI-Nummer
AIS-Einfuhranmeldung
Ursprungsnachweis bei Präferenz

Export documents

Handelsrechnung
Packliste
AES-Ausfuhranmeldung
EORI-Nummer
Ursprungsnachweis (EUR.1/REX)
ggf. Dual-Use-Lizenz

Origin proofs / FTA

EU-Freihandelsabkommen; Präferenznachweis über EUR.1, Ursprungserklärung oder REX (registrierte Ausführer).

Restricted & prohibited goods

EU-Verbote/-Beschränkungen: Waffen, Drogenausgangsstoffe, SPS-pflichtige Lebensmittel/Tiere, CITES-Arten, Dual-Use-Güter.

Export controls & sanctions

EU-Dual-Use-VO (EU) 2021/821, national Control of Exports Act 2023 (DETE); EU-Sanktionen werden vollumfänglich umgesetzt.

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

Trade

Top import partners

Top export partners

Top import goods

Maschinen
Fahrzeuge
Pharmazeutika
Elektronik
Chemikalien

Top export goods

Pharmazeutika
Maschinen
Chemikalien
Lebensmittel
Elektronik

Freight Infrastructure & Transport Network

Transport relevance

Air

high

Sea

high

Road

high

Rail

low

pipeline

low

Cargo airports

Dublin (DUB)
Shannon (SNN)
Cork (ORK)

Seaports / access ports

Dublin Port
Port of Cork (Ringaskiddy)
Rosslare Europort
Shannon Foynes
Waterford

Road corridors & border crossings

M1 Dublin-Belfast
M7/M8 Dublin-Limerick/Cork
N25 Cork-Rosslare

Rail corridors

Dublin-Cork
Dublin-Belfast (Enterprise)

Top trade lanes

IE-GB
IE-US
IE-EU-Kontinent (Rosslare/Dublin)
IE-DE

Risk & Operational Notes

Logistics riskniedrig

Customs delay riskniedrig bis mittel

Port congestion riskmittel

Risk notes

Stabiles EU-Umfeld. Nach Brexit gilt für GB-Verkehr Drittlandabfertigung; Ausweichrouten Irland-Kontinent gewachsen. Dublin Port nahe Kapazitätsgrenze.

Seasonal & weather risks

Atlantik-Tiefs und Winterstürme können Fähr- und Hafenbetrieb stören; ganzjährig wechselhaft, kein Extremklima.

Current logistics notes

Brexit-Folge: Direktrouten Irland-EU-Kontinent (z.B. Rosslare-Cherbourg/Dunkerque) stark gewachsen, UK-Landbridge verliert an Bedeutung. Windsor Framework regelt Nordirland-Handel.

As of: 2026-06-23

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

Related Countries

🇬🇧GB 🇺🇸US 🇫🇷FR 🇩🇪DE 🇨🇳CN 🇧🇪BE 🇨🇭CH

✈️ Airports in this country

Ireland West Knock Airport

⚓ Seaports in this country

Latest News

📰 News6/22/2026

EU Fines to Become More Uniform

Traffic fines vary significantly across Europe. Germany plans to review its fine catalog and align it more closely with European standards.

📰 News6/16/2026

EU Parliament Approves Customs Deal with the USA: Increased Certainty in Planning, but Steel Issue Persists

The EU Parliament has approved the EU-US customs deal. A ceiling of 15 percent applies to most EU goods entering the USA. Safeguard clauses remain in place.

📰 News6/16/2026

EU Imports 2026: New Environmental Regulations for CO₂ and Forest Protection

The EU is tightening its environmental regulations in 2026. CBAM concerns CO₂-intensive goods, while EUDR pertains to products from supply chains potentially linked to deforestation.

📰 News6/9/2026

EU-US Trade Pact Faces Final Hurdle: Vote in European Parliament Scheduled for Mid-June

The EU-US trade pact is about to be voted on in the European Parliament. The goal is to prevent higher US tariffs on EU goods.

📰 News6/1/2026

Truck Inspections in Germany: Focus on Cabotage and Rest Periods

The German transport authority BALM conducted truck inspections in April 2026. This affects Germany and is also relevant for EU, Swiss, and British carriers.

📰 News5/28/2026

EU Exports to the USA Plummet by Approximately 30 Percent

In the first quarter of 2026, the EU exported significantly fewer goods to the USA. This highlights how tariffs are affecting supply chains.

📰 News5/24/2026

DKV Launches Charging Card for Electric Trucks

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📰 News5/24/2026

EU Mercosur: New Trade Agreement Opens South America to European Exports

As of May 1, 2026, the EU Mercosur Interim Agreement will be provisionally in force. For freight forwarders, new opportunities are arising on Latin America routes.

📰 News5/22/2026

Parcel Surge: DHL, FedEx, and UPS Warn of New 3 Euro Customs Charge

Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will introduce a €3 customs fee on low-cost e-commerce packages. DHL, FedEx, and UPS warn of operational risks.

📰 News5/15/2026

EU Customs Reform: €150 Duty Exemption for E-Commerce Packages to be Removed from July 1, 2026

The EU abolishes the €150 customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages. From July 2026, a €3 levy will apply per product category.

Sources & Data Confidence

hochVerified: 2026-06-23

Official sources

revenue.ie
cso.ie
enterprise.gov.ie

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

FAQ

Wie hoch ist die Einfuhrumsatzsteuer in Irland?

Der Normalsatz beträgt 23 Prozent auf den Zollwert plus Zoll. Je nach Warenart gelten ermässigte Sätze von 13,5, 9, 4,8 oder 0 Prozent (z.B. bestimmte Lebensmittel, Bücher, Medikamente). Stand 2026.

Welches Zollsystem nutzt Irland?

Die Revenue Commissioners betreiben das Automated Import System (AIS) für Einfuhren und das Automated Export System (AES) für Ausfuhren. Anmeldungen erfolgen elektronisch über zertifizierte Software; eine EORI-Nummer ist Pflicht.

Braucht es nach dem Brexit Zollanmeldungen für den Warenverkehr mit Grossbritannien?

Ja. Grossbritannien ist ein Drittland; Ein- und Ausfuhren erfordern volle Zollanmeldungen. Der Warenverkehr mit Nordirland ist über das Windsor Framework geregelt.

Welches sind die wichtigsten Häfen Irlands?

Dublin Port ist der grösste Hafen und wickelt rund die Hälfte des Hafenaufkommens ab, gefolgt von Cork. Rosslare Europort ist zentral für Direktrouten zum EU-Kontinent, dazu kommen Shannon Foynes und Waterford.

Wie wird Irland zollrechtlich behandelt?

Irland ist EU-Mitglied und Teil der EU-Zollunion sowie des Binnenmarkts. Der Warenverkehr mit anderen EU-Staaten ist zollfrei; gegenüber Drittländern gilt der gemeinsame EU-Zolltarif.

Gibt es Exportkontrollen für Dual-Use-Güter?

Ja. Es gelten die EU-Dual-Use-Verordnung (EU) 2021/821 und national der Control of Exports Act 2023. Zuständige Behörde ist das Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE).

Welche Rolle spielt Irland in der Pharmalogistik?

Irland ist einer der weltweit grössten Pharma-Exportstandorte. Temperaturgeführte Lieferketten (Cold Chain) und Luftfracht über Dublin haben deshalb hohe Bedeutung.

What are the latest news for Ireland?

Here you can find the latest published news related to Ireland.

Which airports are in Ireland?

This page lists selected airports in the country and links to the full list.

Which seaports are in Ireland?

This page lists selected seaports in the country and links to the full list.

Which trade partners are important for Ireland?

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

Which logistics terms are especially relevant for Ireland?

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

Glossary quick links

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

Last updated: 23 June 2026