Customs Knowledge Base

Comprehensive Guide to Import and Export Regulations

Welcome to the Gerlach Customs Knowledge Base. This resource provides essential information on navigating import and export regulations efficiently. Explore our guidelines and insights to ensure smooth customs clearance for your international shipments.

Basic Customs Knowlege

Explore the basics of customs procedures with our focused articles on Incoterms, HS codes, and more. This section offers clear and practical insights to help you understand foundational customs concepts essential for global trading.

Illustration of EU customs duty reform showing a parcel entering the EU and the new €3 duty applied to low-value shipments after the €150 exemption ends

End of the €150 Customs Duty Exemption

How the New €3 EU Parcel Duty Will Reshape Cross-Border E-Commerce

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IOSS process to simplify customs clearance

What Is IOSS

How the Import One Stop Shop simplifies EU VAT for businesses outside Europe?

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Difference between VAT, Sales Tax and customs duties

The Difference Between VAT, Sales Tax, and Customs Duties

What makes these taxes different and why it matters for international trade?

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fiscal rep presenting customs documents to an EU officer

Fiscal Representation in the EU

When do non-EU businesses need a fiscal representative?

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EU customs 150 limit, IOSS number and H7

IOSS Declarations and the H7 Form

What is the H7 and how do you file it?

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Document stack that shows the cost of VAT compliance in the EU

Cost of VAT Compliance in the EU

How much does VAT compliance really cost for non-EU businesses?

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a globe with arrow from the US to the US to describe selling to the EU

Selling to the EU from Outside the EU

What is EU VAT and how does it apply to foreign sellers?

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Customs Power of Attorney

What is a Customs Power of Attorney?

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Certificate of Origin

Why Are Certificates of Origin Essential for International Trade?

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Commercial Invoice

Why Is a Commercial Invoice Crucial for Global Trade Transactions?

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Incoterms

What Are Incoterms® 2020 and How Do They Impact International Trade Transactions?

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HS Code

What is an HS Code and How to Find and Use It?

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