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Free on Board (FOB) – Incoterms 2020 in detail
The incoterm FOB stands for Free on Board. It is an international trading term that specifies the obligations and responsibilities of sellers and buyers when trading goods via sea or inland…
Customs clearance: Brief guide for beginners
What is customs clearance? When goods are exported from or imported into a country, this must be accompanied by customs clearance. The compulsory procedure involves, among other things, presenting…
Ex Works (EXW) – Incoterms 2020
The following article describes everything you need to know about the Incoterm “Ex Works” (EXW). In case of any questions or unclarities, do not hesitate to contact us. Group E: Dispatch – Ex…
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020
The buyer arranges and bears the costs to: The seller arranges and bears the cost of: Delivery of the goods to the final destination Paying for import duty, taxes and customs clearance The…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services
In this article we will explain everything you need to know regarding the ‘EORI number’. In case of questions or unclarities, do not hesitate to contact us. What is an EORI number? An EORI…
HS- (Harmonized System) and HTS (Harmonized Tariff System) Codes
In this article you will get to know everything about commodity codes in international trade, such as HS (Harmonized System) and HTS (Harmonized Tariff System) Codes. What is a commodity…
Customs services - ALS Customs Services
Customs clearance solutions Whether hauliers, manufacturers of goods and products, SMEs, B2B or B2C companies – we offer solutions for smooth international customs clearance in all sectors. We…
Customs Broker
What happens when goods are delivered across a border to another country? Who controls the goods? What fees are charged for them, and what rules apply – those of the country to which the goods are…
Cost and Freight (CFR) – Incoterms 2020 in detail
Delivered at Place (DAP) – Incoterms 2020 in detail
Carriage and Insurance Paid to (CIP) – Incoterms 2020 in detail
Carriage and Insurance Paid to (CIP) is an Incoterm where the seller covers the cost of transportation and insurance to a buyer’s destination and the buyer assumes the risk from the point of…
Anti Dumping Duty - ALS Customs Services
The Anti-Dumping Duty is an additional import duty imposed on goods which are priced below their fair market value, otherwise referred to as ‘dumping’. These duties are designed to counteract the…
EUR 1 Movement Certificate - ALS Customs Services
The EUR 1 Movement Certificate, commonly known as a movement certificate, serves as a certificate of origin, facilitating importers in certain countries to import or export goods with reduced or…
Introducing DUIMP: The New Import Process in Brazil
What is DUIMP? DUIMP (Declaração Única de Importação) is a Single Import Declaration, a digital document that integrates all necessary information about import operations, including: customs,…
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail
The following article describes everything you need to know about the Incoterm “Free Carrier” (FCA). In case of any questions or unclarities, do not hesitate to contact us. Group F: Basic Transport…
Why do you need a fiscal representative?
A Fiscal Representative is an economic operator who assumes the VAT obligations of a foreign economic operator with the domestic tax authorities. ALS operates Fiscal Representation in the following…
Free Alongside Ship (FAS) – Incoterms 2020 in detail
Free Alongside Ship (FAS) is an Incoterm that makes the seller responsible for delivery of goods at a specific port alongside a vessel chosen by the buyer. It defines the exact obligations for both…
Customs Tariff – ALS Custom Services
A Customs Tariff determines the import duties payable. Customs Tariffs can fall under multiple terms, such as: Tariff Classification, Classification Codes, Customs Classification, Commodity Code,…
Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) – Incoterms 2020
The following article describes everything you need to know about the Incoterm “Cost and Freight” (CFR). In case of any questions or unclarities, do not hesitate to contact us. Group D: Main…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services
There are specific guidelines, rules, and restrictions for importing goods into the EU from countries that are not part of the European Union. To begin with, it needs to be checked whether there are…
Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) – Incoterms 2020
The following article describes everything you need to know about the Incoterm “Cost, Insurance and Freight” (CIF). In case of any questions or unclarities, do not hesitate to contact us. Group C:…
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service
A transit procedure is being used to move goods from the country of dispatch through one or more countries. There is no need to declare the goods in each of the crossed countries as this procedure…
Incoterms 2020: Incoterms in detail
Definition: Incoterms are a set of three-letter terms that reflect business-to-business practice in contracts for the sale of goods. They are referred to as the “common language” of trade as they…
Custom Declaration - ALS Customs Services
A Customs Declaration is an official and legal document that lists details of goods that are being Imported or exported. It provides information that is being required to evaluate the safety and…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Objective of the CBAM The European Green Deal is a comprehensive strategy aimed at making the EU climate-neutral by 2050. As part of this plan, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was…
EU Green Policies in Trade
The European Union (EU) has introduced a suite of green policies to align international trade with its climate and sustainability goals. These regulations aim to reduce environmental impact, ensure…
Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)
The Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) is the UK government's framework for implementing post-Brexit border controls on goods imported into Great Britain. It introduces a risk-based approach to…
