Due to the rapid diversification of supplies, the European Union escaped the impact of the energy crisis easily. More diversification and even faster growth of renewable electricity generation should help EU member states continue the replacement of fossil-reliant sources and avoid the repetition of last year’s price spike. Currently, Greece has one of the most progressive climate strategies in the EU. They are planning to remove all the coal-powered stations by 2028. The Greece-Bulgaria interconnector completed in 2022 has upgraded energy dynamics and placed Greece in a vantage point to supply neighboring countries with gas. LNG import from the U.S. was greater than 50 percent of the total imported LNG in Greece in 2022 which made nearly 25 percent of the domestic gas requirement in Greece.
Exportation of merchandise from Greece is a process that takes several steps and adherence to the two legal systems; country and international. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process:
Prepare for export
Who can be an exporter: First of all check if you fulfill the requirements that allow you to act as an exporter.
Commodity code: It is advisable also to search for the commodity code of your goods in advance. It is used to decide about the export ban and the duty.
Export restrictions: To be on the safe side while exporting your goods you need to verify whether there are restrictions on the exportation of certain goods like firearms. dual-use goods, or cultural items among others. Obtain necessary licenses early on in advance.
Customs transactions: Your choice is whether you will be personally involved in the customs business or if you will hire a forwarding agency to do it for you.
Make an export declaration
Export declaration: Export any goods from Greece to another country, the exporter is required to file an export declaration at Greek Customs. This can be done through the internet on the official site of the Greek Customs.
No customs duty or VAT: Exported products do not attract customs duty or value-added tax.
Get benefits from it on EU Trade agreements
Free trade agreements: Find out how to reduce customs tariffs in the country or get benefits of duty-free treatment for export products with reference to EU trade deals.
Additional considerations
Documentation: Collect bills, transport means, receipts and any other document that is necessary for the invoice.
The exit of goods: See to it that commodities are cleared to the Customs and its clearance is determined.
Temporary export: If exporting is going to be for some time say for an exhibition then special procedures are followed.
Security and Compliance
Security measures: Use high-security standards, and check compliance with the EU and national legislation.
Resources: For more information, use resources from Enterprise Greece, local embassies, as well as the Access2Market portal.
Now let’s dive deeper into one of the areas of exporting goods from Finland. Here’s a closer look at:
EORI number
For customs identification while exporting products from any EU member country including Finland, it is necessary to have an EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number.
What is an EORI number
The EORI number is issued by customs authorities in the frame of the EU. In all customs activities in the customs union as well as in the European Union, it is used for identification and tracking purposes.
Who needs an EORI number
Any business or person who is involved in the movement of goods to or from the EU requires an EORI number.
How to apply for an EORI number
Online application: The EORI number can be applied through the internet on the website of the Finnish Customs (Tulli). The application process is quite simple and requires you to fill out a form with your business information.
Processing time: The creation of an EORI number takes some time; however, it usually takes a few days to complete.
Using your EORI number
Your EORI number will be used for all customs declarations and documents concerning exports once you get it. They must display all the original documents such as invoices, and transport documents. And any documents that were handled between the customs and the company.
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