Customs clearance is required, for every shipment to or from a third country. Customs clearance is a necessary step in the international shipping process that ensures the smooth and legal movement of goods outside the EU. This process involves charging duties and taxes based on the type and value of the goods.

Customs clearance is required for shipments to or from third countries, meaning countries outside the EU, ensuring compliance with each country's regulations and facilitating the smooth passage of goods across borders.

The delivery time of your parcel depends on the shipping method you have chosen, the origin/destination locations, as well as customs procedures. For more accurate information on the estimated arrival time of your package, check the tracking information provided by the shipping carrier.

Customs fees in Greece vary depending on the harmonized code and on the customs import value (CIF). Tariffs typically range from 0% to 25%. Specifically, they are a percentage of the customs import value (CIF), considering both the cost of the goods and the cost of freight and insurance. It is recommended that you contact the Greek customs authorities or a customs broker for precise information about the duties applicable to your specific imports.

If you want to complete your work as quick as it can, you must be prepared for the most common documents which typically requested from customs authorities include: <br> 1. Commercial Invoice: A detailed invoice provided by the seller that includes information about the goods. (value, terms of the sale) <br> 2. Packing List: A document detailing the contents of each package. (Quantity, weight, dimensions of the goods) <br> 3. Bill of Landing (B/L) / Airway Bill (AWB) / Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR): B/L is used for sea shipments, AWB is used for air and CMR for road. These documents provide details about the shipment, the carrier, and the terms of transportation. <br> 4. Insurance Certificate: If applicable, a certificate providing details of the insurance coverage for the shipment. <br> 5. Certificate of Origin: A document identifying the country of origin of the goods. It may be required to determine eligibility for preferential tariff rates. <br> 6. Authorization of representation: The paper and electronic authorization to the customs broker to represent the client and initiate the procedures with the customs office. <br> Depending on the nature of the goods, for example imports/exports of foodstuffs, agricultural products, medical devices, etc., more documents may be required. We are able to inform you in detail about your customs clearance requirements.

Like any import shipped from a third country outside the EU, gifts will go through customs, which in many cases will result in duties and taxes having to be paid.

Britain's withdrawal from the EU (Brexit), has brought changes to the transportation of goods to and from the country. Now all shipments require customs formalities and controls. However, on importation, goods of "British origin" are not subject to customs duties, only VAT.

The consignee may refuse to accept a consignment. The transport company must be informed of the procedure and the consignment will be returned to the consignee or destroyed.

From the 1st of July 2021, imported e-commerce products, which are not subject to excise duty and do not exceed €150 in value, can pay VAT through the special "Import One Stop Shop" (IOSS) procedure. This procedure makes a flowing and rapid process, as VAT is paid at the time of purchase.