Import customs procedures
We offer a comprehensive customs clearance service for imports, ensuring your goods are cleared quickly and in compliance with current regulations. We manage all stages of the customs procedure, from documentation to goods classification, to guarantee you a smooth and hassle-free process.
Definitive imports
What it means: Definitive import involves the payment of all customs duties applicable to the goods and allows the operator to release the goods coming from a non-EU country from any customs or tax obligations.
Our role: We handle the complete management of the definitive import procedure, including the calculation and payment of customs duties, the submission of customs declarations, and the management of all necessary documentation to ensure that goods are properly cleared without delays.
Temporary imports
What it means:
The temporary admission regime allows the temporary importation of non-EU goods for various uses, with full or partial exemption from customs duties (duties and VAT) and without the application of trade policy measures. Goods under temporary admission must be re-exported without having undergone any changes, apart from normal depreciation due to their intended use.
If the goods are not re-exported but instead “nationalised” (i.e., released for free circulation), the applicable duties (customs duties and VAT) must be paid, along with compensatory interest calculated from the date the goods were placed under the temporary admission regime.
The purpose of this regime is to facilitate international traffic and the circulation of equipment, tools, and goods for both commercial and non-commercial purposes (such as vehicles, goods used for exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, or items carried by travelers).
Our role: We manage the entire temporary admission process, including the preparation of customs documentation, handling of duty exemptions, and ensuring that the goods are re-exported as required. If needed, we also take care of the nationalisation of the goods, ensuring the correct payment of duties and VAT.
Imports under the Inward Processing procedure
What it means: The inward processing regime allows raw materials to be imported with suspension of duty and VAT payments, and without the application of trade policy measures. Once the processing is completed, the transformed product may either be re-exported or released for free circulation within the European Union.
Our role: We manage the customs procedures for inward processing, including the preparation of necessary documentation, handling the re-export or release for free circulation of the finished product, ensuring compliance with customs and tax regulations.
Import with goods stored in our customs warehouse / VAT warehouse
What it means: A VAT warehouse can be defined as a physical location within Italian territory where goods (both national and EU) are stored, remain, and exit.
It is a tool used by importing companies in the country to postpone the payment of VAT until the goods are withdrawn from the warehouse and released into circulation within the country.
Our role: We manage the introduction and movement of goods in the customs/VAT warehouse, handling the necessary customs operations for their storage and ensuring the correct deferral of VAT payment until the goods are withdrawn for distribution or consumption.
Re-importation following Temporary Exports
What it means: Re-importation following temporary exports is a process involving the re-entry of goods into a country that were previously exported for a specific purpose, such as processing, repairs, or exhibitions, with the condition that these goods return to the country of origin without having to pay customs duties again.
Our role: We manage customs documentation, coordinate international transportation, and provide support during the customs clearance process when the goods return.
Duty-free re-importation of returning Community goods
What it means: Duty-free re-importation of returning Community goods is a customs process involving the re-entry into the European Union (EU) territory of goods that were previously exported abroad and return without being subject to customs duties or other taxes, provided they meet certain conditions.
Our role: We ensure that all documentation is correctly prepared and submitted to customs. We verify that the description of the goods, their value, and other information are accurate to facilitate the approval of duty-free re-importation. We monitor the process until completion.
Re-dispatch of goods in transit
What it means: The re-dispatch of goods in transit refers to the customs regime that allows goods to move under customs control between two points within the territory of the European Union (EU) or between the EU and EFTA countries (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland) and other countries with specific agreements like Turkey and Serbia. The Union/Common Transit procedure offers a temporary suspension of customs duties, VAT, and other taxes, making the movement of goods—both Union goods (EU products) and non-Union goods (products not originating from the EU)—easier and more cost-effective.
Our role: We manage the documentation and ensure that everything proceeds without additional customs charges until the transit is completed.
