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Overview

Learn what documents are required for customs clearance. This is the continuation of Lukas' story, which begins in the video 'Basics in customs: commodity code, origin and duties, customs value'.  Lukas wants to import bicycles into the EU. In this video, his friend Anna, a customs broker, explains to him what documents are needed:

  • Commercial invoice and other invoices for customs valuation purposes;
  • Documents related to non-tariff regulation and controls;
  • Transportation documents.

Luke also learns that there are virtual documents and is reminded of the document retention period.

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