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The customs knowledge base of ECC
The European Customs Clearance (ECC) knowledge base offers you clear explanations of customs processes, documents and logistics issues. From import and export regulations to permits and incoterms, here you will find practical articles to help you comply with laws and regulations without hassle.

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Import duties

March 19, 2026

Import duties

Are you importing goods from outside the European Union? Then you will have to deal directly with customs and ...

March 19, 2026

CN code (Combined Nomenclature).

A CN code is the 8-digit commodity code used within the European Union to classify goods. ...

Importing with article 23

March 19, 2026

Article 23

When you import goods from outside the European Union, you immediately face import duties and VAT. ...

Transport document

March 19, 2026

Transport document

Every international transport involves a transport document. This document constitutes not only the contract between the shipper and ...

T2L document

January 22, 2026

T2L document

A T2L document is the customs document you use to prove that goods have Union status. This proof is required ...

December 17, 2025

Export document

An export document is the official export declaration that allows you to legally export goods from the EU. You need it as soon as ...

EAD document

December 17, 2025

EAD document

The EAD document is the Export Accompanying Document that accompanies your goods when they are exported from the EU. After ...

December 1, 2025

Customs clearance

Customs clearance in the Netherlands means officially bringing goods into free circulation in the EU. You ...

December 1, 2025

Customs debt

A customs debt is the amount of import or export duty you owe to customs. That debt ...

December 1, 2025

DECO customs

Looking for DECO customs and wondering exactly what it means? In customs practice, ...

Customs clearance

October 28, 2025

Customs clearance

Good customs clearance prevents delays, extra costs and discussions with inspection. The process begins even before departure with ...

October 28, 2025

Customs declaration

A customs declaration is the formal notification to customs indicating what goods you are importing, exporting or ...