Procedures and formalities

This section explains the concepts of market access conditions: import procedures, formalities and documents required by a country on the basis of its policy and its specific trade relations with the EU and within the WTO.

For a complete overview, the information on these concepts should be read in conjunction with:

  • the Markets section – which provides you with relevant information you need to know when trading with a particular country;
  • My Trade Assistant – which provides you with relevant information you need to know when trading a specific product between specific countries.

Concepts covered in this section:

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Frequently asked questions

  1. When the tariff refers to weight, is it gross weight or net weight?
  2. How can I find the import duty that applies to my product?
  3. If I want to sell my product in several EU countries, are there import duties to pay each time my product enters a different country?
  4. Can I get a list of products charged at 0% import duty?
  5. Are excise duties applied at EU or at national level?
  6. How is VAT charged in the EU?
  7. How can I get approval to export fish to the EU?
  8. Does food exported to the EU have to come from an EU-authorised establishment?
  9. Do I have to pay to use My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment?
  10. In which languages in My Trade Assistant for Services and Investment available?