Customs brokerage in Athens, since 1971 Customs warehousing
We help you store goods from non-EU countries under customs control and pay duty and VAT only when, and if, you release them for free circulation.
What it is
Under customs warehousing, non-Union goods are stored in premises authorised by the customs authorities (customs warehouses), free of import duty and other charges while they remain there. The procedure gives businesses the flexibility to buy and import goods before deciding what to do with them.
The Union Customs Code sets no time limit for goods under a storage procedure. When goods leave the warehouse they can be released for free circulation, with duty and taxes paid at that point, placed under another special procedure, or re-exported. No import duty is due on goods that are re-exported.
What we handle
- Placing the goods under customs warehousing and the related declarations.
- Release for free circulation in stages, batch by batch, as you need it.
- Re-export or transit of goods not intended for the Greek market.
- Coordination with the customs warehouse that will hold the goods.
What is usually needed
- Commercial invoice and packing list.
- The transport document: bill of lading, air waybill or CMR.
- Your company’s EORI number.
- Details of the authorised customs warehouse to be used.
The exact list depends on the goods, their origin and their destination.
Discuss storing your goods
Speak directly with a customs broker. We handle every piece of commercial information with complete discretion and respect for the confidentiality of your business activities.
Sources
- European Commission: storage (customs warehousing, free zones)
- Union Customs Code, Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Articles 237–240
- Belgian Federal Public Service Finance: customs procedures
General information based on the sources above. For your own case, speak with one of our customs brokers.