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When products enter the European Union, they need to be declared to customs authorities according to their classification in the combined nomenclature (CN). The CN document is updated annually and the latest version can be found on the European Commission website. All products entering the EU are classified under a tariff code that carries information on duty rates and other levies on imports and exports, any applicable protective measures (e.g., antidumping); external trade statistics, import and export formalities, and other non-tariff requirements.
U.S. exporters should consult the Integrated Tariff, which is updated daily, to identify the various rules that apply to specific products being imported into the EU customs territory. The Integrated Tariff can be searched by country of origin, HS code, and product description on the interactive website of the EU Directorate-General for Taxation and the Customs Union.
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If you're shipping packages to countries that follow European Union (EU) customs rules, there are new customs regulations you'll need to follow. If you don't provide more-detailed content descriptions on your customs forms, your packages may be returned or refused. USPS is providing tools to help shippers comply with these new rules.
Outbound U.S. shippers send tens of millions of packages to EU countries each year. However, if you don't comply with new requirements in EU customs rules, your shipments will be at risk. Don't jeopardize your packages, revenue, and customer satisfaction!
As of July 2021, all shipments to EU member states require formal customs declarations and are subject to Value-Added Tax (VAT). To ensure uninterrupted customs processing and delivery, formal customs declarations must be completed accurately, including a comprehensive description of goods for each item in the shipment. Detailed instructions are outlined below.
You must include a specific, accurate description for each item in your shipment. For example, if you are sending electronics, you must indicate what type of electronics (e.g., television, computer, mobile phone) for the description to be acceptable.
HS Tariff Codes are identifiers linked to specific goods descriptions. Once you have accurately described the item you are shipping, USPS will provide an HS Code for your customs form. In the event that you cannot find an HS Tariff Code, an accurate goods description is enough for customs processing.
The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as "Harmonized System" or "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The system categorizes commodity groups by six-digit codes, creating a universal economic language for the shipping of goods. These codes are used for internal taxes, trade policies, monitoring of controlled goods, rules of origin, freight tariffs, transport statistics, price monitoring, quota controls, compilation of national accounts, and economic research and analysis. The WCO updates the HS every 5 years.1
The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement entered into force on April 1, 2021 - preserving preferential market access for both Canadian and UK businesses. Visit Doing business in the UK for more information on accessing the UK market.
The purpose of this guide is to provide Canadian businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an overview of the European Union (EU) and relevant EU legislation affecting their exports to Europe.
This guide complements the information about EU markets and sectors provided by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. It is an additional tool offered by the Government of Canada to assist Canadian exporters particularly with the opportunities created by the Canada-EU Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA).
Please contact the trade section of the Mission of Canada to the European Union at BRE...@international.gc.ca if you have specific questions or are facing issues about an EU-level regulation or legislation.
Contact the Trade Commissioner Service for information about country-specific legislation, opportunities or potential barriers to trade. Trade commissioners in one of our 24 offices in the EU will assist you.
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According to the World Bank, economic growth in the EU has been increasingly steady, both in terms of pace and composition. Following the financial crisis spanning the last decade, the EU economy has enjoyed several consecutive years of recovery, which is now reaching all EU member states where private consumption represents the main driver of growth.
The EU labour market, although uneven, continues to improve overall. The employment rate has returned to pre-crisis levels, although large jobs deficits persist in some countries. While growth expectations have improved, uncertainty arising as a result of Brexit is putting a strain on the European economy.
With its provisional application, all economically significant parts of the agreement are now in force.Footnote 1 The agreement will take full effect once all EU member states have formally ratified it.
Duties (tariff lines) on 98% of products that the EU trades with Canada have been removed. Over the course of the next seven years, a further 1% of tariff lines will be phased out, making 99% of all Canadian goods entering the EU market duty-free.
CETA also includes protocols on conformity assessment, which when implemented will allow Canadian companies in a number of sectors to have their products tested and certified for the EU market in Canada. This will save companies time and money in getting their products to market.
The EU also has several specialized agencies that implement legislation and policy or provide advice to EU institutions. These agencies include the European Food Safety Agency and the European Chemicals Agency.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) helps Canadian companies and organizations succeed globally. The TCS comprises a network of trade offices in Canada and around the world, including offices in 24 EU member states.
Other partners offer services or information useful for preparing or implementing export strategies for European markets. For example, the Enterprise Europe Network helps Canadian SMEs find new business and technology partners and provides advice on EU funding opportunities, laws and standards.
The European Commission has published a Practical guide to doing business in Europe for European companies doing business in other EU countries. It includes useful links to national legislation and competent authorities in the 27 EU member states.
On September 26, 2014, Canada and the EU concluded CETA negotiations. The agreement removes most tariffs and creates new opportunities for businesses, including SMEs. The benefits for Canadian businesses are expected to be significant.
CETA has dedicated committees under many of its chapters whereby representatives of the EU and representatives of Canada meet to consider issues that are referred to the committee by one of the parties.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service has offices in 24 EU locations. Trade commissioners are ready to help Canadian businesses overcome trade barriers and other difficulties, including with respect to procurement markets.
The EU system of classifying goods comprises a 10-digit coding system consisting of three integrated components. The first component (first 6 digits) is based on the Harmonized System (HS) nomenclature, which is the international system for classifying goods developed and updated by the World Customs Organization. Canada, the EU and other countries use the HS system. That system is hierarchical, organized by sections, chapters (2 digits), headings (4 digits) and sub-headings (6 digits).
Knowing the HS code or classification in other countries helps identify how the EU classifies a product, however, while the first 6 digits of the code are common to all markets, the other 4 digits are unique to the EU.
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