For customs transactions of total commodity value under 1000 euro individuals and companies need only to have a Greek VAT number and an authorization.

For commodity values over 1000 euro, companies and individuals need to have a valid EORI number and an electronic authorization for customs through ICISnet.

In all cases, cargo must be accompanied by an Invoice declaring the nature, quantity and value of goods and a bill of transport (bill of lading, airwaybill, courier voucher, etc.)

The EORI number, or Economic Operator Registration Identification, is a unique number usually derived from the 2-letter issuing country iso code followed by the VAT number. It allows commercial transactions with customs as well as non-commercial electronic transactions.

As long as all documents needed for clearance are in order, clearance can start immediately on arrival. For 95% of all imports we aim for clearance within 24H from arrival. We are able to clear goods within same day should the situation require it. Minimum time needed for clearance is about 1-2H after goods have entered the customs area.

Once goods have arrived at customs, some of the costs to clear them include: Agency fees (carrier or their agent), Terminal handling charges, Warehousing, Customs Duties and the customs brokerage fee.

The usual costs associated with exports include: Inland transportation (from cargo pickup to carrier or port of exit), Rate of freight, terminal handling, documentation fees, brokerage fee.

Will need to know pick-up location and port of exit (to determine inland transportation cost), Cargo volume, weight, value and ultimate destination (to determine Freight Rate, insurance, terminal handling, document and brokerage fees).