Through its Members the BCCI can offer assistance on all customs-related procedures and issues to any company involved in the international exchange of goods and services.

The exchange of goods and services can be divided into two categories: intra-EU for trade among EU member-states, and extra-EU for trade between EU members and countries outside the European Union. It is essential to have in-depth knowledge of the specific customs formalities and regulations (restrictions, duties, fiscal matters) and of the EU regulations applicable in the country it is intended to trade with before undertaking any commercial activity that involves importing and exporting goods and services.

The services offered include:

Customs-related services

Extra-EU

• Import/export declarations
• Ministerial authorisations
• Customs disputes

European Economic Community

• Intrastat: listing and form completion
• Release for free circulation
• Fiscal representation
• CONAI / POLIECO declarations

Consultancy

Extra-EU

• EU Customs Code
• Customs/fiscal deposits
• Settlements: payables/receivables
• Disputes over customs duty
• Excise duty
• “Dual use” goods

European Union

• Intra-EU VAT
• Tax territories within Europe
• Regime applicable to processing/repairs
• VAT deposits
• E-commerce