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Transit customs | ALS Customs Service
What are the various Incoterms? Learn more! Incoterms – short for international commcerial terms – are being used to clarify rules and terms of the international customs trade. Learn more…
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail
ATA Convention Procedure The “Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission” (ATA) procedure allows goods to be used in one or more countries or customs unions. This happens without needing to pay…
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - Process Holders
Process Holders Authorised Consignors Compared to an office of departure, an authorized consignor allows you to declare goods to transit at their premises. If there is no control inspection…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services - How do I get a T1 document?
How do I get a T1 document? In the UK, the haulier or their representative must submit an IEO15 Explanation to the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS). When the declaration is processed through…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services
The so-called T1 document ensures the transportation of goods between the customs offices within and outside of the EU, which is without charge. Additionally, it guarantees custom clearance for all…
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - Welcome to ALS
Welcome to ALS We are solution-oriented and never lose sight of your objectives. Contact us
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - Transit Guarantee
Transit Guarantee Customs duties and other charges which apply to goods that entered the Transit movement are temporarily suspended until the goods reach their final destination. The Guarantee…
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - How ALS can support you with the complexity of international commerce
How ALS can support you with the complexity of international commerce ALS is an innovative, neutral, and globally active customs broker. We operate as a unified entity, where every member of our…
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - Group D: Delivery – Delivered Duty Paid (DDP)
Group D: Delivery – Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) is an Incoterm in which the seller is responsible for transporting the goods until they have reached a destination nominated by…
Why do you need a fiscal representative?
Rights of a Fiscal Representative In Germany A fiscal representative has the same rights as the representative and can submit necessary applications In France ALS is entirely…
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - ALS operates Fiscal Representation in the following 4 countries across the EU:
ALS operates Fiscal Representation in the following 4 countries across the EU:
The procedure is being arranged by the customs authority of the country in which the transportation of goods starts. After doing so, you have seven days to present your goods to the customs…
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - Do you need help with your transit?
Do you need help with your transit? ALS is an innovative, neutral, and globally active customs broker. We operate as a unified entity, where every member of our team, from your dedicated contacts to…
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - What offices are involved in the Transit Processes?
What offices are involved in the Transit Processes?
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - What types of Transit Documents exist?
What types of Transit Documents exist? Within the CTC, goods are either subjected to ‘Non-union goods’ (T1), ‘Union goods’ (T2) or Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR).
Process Holders A process holder is someone who is in charge of a specific process or procedure. In this case, the process holders can be categorized into authorized consignors and authorized…
Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - Example Transit Procedure
Example Transit Procedure If you would like to transport goods from the UK to a final destination in Spain, your goods would probably need to pass through France or Andorra, depending on your…
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…
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Transit customs | ALS Customs Service - How ALS facilitates your international trade
How ALS facilitates your international trade ALS is an innovative, neutral, and globally active customs broker. We operate as a unified entity, where every member of our team, from your dedicated…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services - How long does the procedure take?
How long does the procedure take? Usually, your haulier, customs broker or logistics specialist will take care of the whole process. If all the required documents and data are given, the application…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services - ALS supports you through every step of the T1 document.
ALS supports you through every step of the T1 document. As an experienced full-service customs provider, ALS manages the entire T1 procedure at your request for the transportation of your goods. We…
The shipping note must include the following information, at minimum: Sender and recipient (Consignor and consignee) Commercial Invoice Total number of positions Total number of…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services - Advantages and Disadvantages of the T1-procedure
Advantages and Disadvantages of the T1-procedure Due to the T1 procedure, customs charges and taxes for goods that are coming from non-Eu-countries are only charged when they arrive at their final…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services - What is the difference between T1 and T2?
What is the difference between T1 and T2? The T2 procedure is only for the intra-community transit of goods and is needed for the transport of common goods. Those include goods that come from the EU…
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…
What is a T1 document? | ALS Customs Services - Welcome to ALS
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - Risks for the Buyer
Risks for the Buyer unload the shipment at their requested destination point.
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - Risks for the Seller
Risks for the Seller Delivery of the goods to the final destination Paying for import duty, taxes and customs clearance
Our Locations
We provide customs clearance services, regardless at which port or airport your goods arrive! Our teams operate internationally to provide you with fast and efficient solutions. This includes…
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Advantages of our automated solutions Our Customs Control Tower MOTA ensures automation at all levels MOTA is our worldwide customs management system. Behind a single point of data contact…
About ALS
Corporate Principles A Team with a Vision We, the ALS Group, are a neutral, innovative, internationally operating customs service provider. From declarants to directors, we work as one: constantly…
Guidance and training
Our products We share knowledge and safety assurances Years of experience and the ability to translate regulatory complexities into operational needs are the key to providing customs and…
International Trade Compliance
Consultancy in Customs and International Trade Compliance Our international consultants support your business in a variety of ways to achieve strategic awareness and to ensure the smooth execution…
Customs Consulting
What advantages can you expect with ALS? Facilitate the way you trade with ALS International trade is a great opportunity for businesses to grow and develop, but it may be complex and…
Temporary Storage / Customs Warehousing
Customs Warehousing Customs warehousing enables non-territory goods to be stored in a designated location within the customs territory without being subject to import duties or other charges…
Special Customs Procedures
Processing relief Processing operations can offer you the possibility of partial exemption from customs duties. Our experts can provide assistance and advice and help you to apply for the…
Standard Customs Clearance
Import Importing goods presents many companies with major bureaucratic and financial challenges. The goods must be declared in accordance with the regulations, and any customs debts incurred must…
Customs Clearance
Knowing the law is not enough. Integrating it into practice, keeping it organised and monitored is the challenge. Customs Control Tower MOTA International trade is changing: new technologies,…
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We can help you We solve problems and delays, both as a decentralised or centralised solution via a single point of contact. We provide services at all stages of your journey, and the major…
Risk for the Seller The seller arranges transport and bears the costs to a named port or place, alongside export customs formalities. Risks for the Buyer The buyer arranges transport from…
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - What does a DDP Contract include?
What does a DDP Contract include? When composing a sales contract for DDP, the contract should cover: Value of the goods Delivery cost of goods Customs Clearance of the goods (including…
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - What is DDP?
What is DDP? DDP Incoterms® 2020 is a rule which can be used for all types of transport, including the combination of transport modes. As part of the seller's responsibility, they are required…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services
As defined by the European Commission, an EORI is required by any economic operators within the customs territory of the Union for customs purposes. An Economic Operator (EO) is defined as 'a…
HS- (Harmonized System) and HTS (Harmonized Tariff System) Codes
HS-Codes and HTS Codes are not the same. Their main difference is the country of destination and the number of digits used: HS Code (Harmonized System Code): This internationally accepted code…
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Sources
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - How ALS facilitates your international trade
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Additional Information
Additional Information Within the Netherlands, ALS sends a letter of receipt, otherwise known as a cover letter, before the 10th of every month for confirmation of VAT reporting. Upon request, ALS…
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Why choose ALS as your Fiscal Representation?
Why choose ALS as your Fiscal Representation? ALS provides broad coverage and comprehensive service alongside imports ALS offers reliable services with minimal effort on your part ALS…
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Discovering Fiscal Representation Options
Discovering Fiscal Representation Options
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Exploring the Significance of SMEs Based in Third Countries
Exploring the Significance of SMEs Based in Third Countries The term SME encompasses micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. When an SME is based in a third country, it holds a particular…
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - When is Fiscal Representation required?
When is Fiscal Representation required? Fiscal Representation is required when importing goods from a 3rd country into the EU without charging import VAT. It is also required for example, when a…
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Responsibilities of a Fiscal Representative
Responsibilities of 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.
Why do you need a fiscal representative? - Welcome to ALS
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail - How ALS can support you with the complexity of international commerce
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail - What is FCA?
What is FCA? Free Carrier (FCA) rules can apply to all modes of transport, including air and rail, and can also be used when multiple modes of transport are required. It is an agreement in which the…
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail - Group F: Basic Transport Unpaid – Free Carrier (FCA)
Group F: Basic Transport Unpaid – Free Carrier (FCA) FCA indicates that the seller’s responsibility ends when the goods are made available at a location specified by the buyer and the goods being…
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.
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail - Sources
Free Carrier (FCA) – Incoterms® 2020 in detail - Welcome to ALS
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - Sources
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - Welcome to ALS
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - The buyer arranges and bears the costs to:
The buyer arranges and bears the costs to:
Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) – Incoterms 2020 - The seller arranges and bears the cost of:
The seller arranges and bears the cost of: Delivery of the goods to the final destination Paying for import duty, taxes and customs clearance
Ex Works (EXW) – Incoterms 2020
The delivery place is the point where the seller simply puts the goods at the disposal of the buyer for collection. The contracting parties should precisely specify this place. The risk is…
The use of EXW Incoterm is not recommended in international trade, because the buyer of the goods may find it difficult to carry out export formalities in the seller's country, and in connection…
Ex Works (EXW) – Incoterms 2020 - Do you need help?
Do you need help? ALS is an innovative, neutral, and globally active customs broker. We operate as a unified entity, where every member of our team, from your dedicated contacts to our board of…
Ex Works (EXW) – Incoterms 2020 - Disadvantages EXW
Disadvantages EXW
Group E: Dispatch – Ex Works (EXW) EXW indicates that the seller's responsibility ends when the goods are made available for pick-up at their premises or another named place (factory, warehouse,…
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.
The following article describes everything you need to know about the Incoterm “Delivered Duty Paid” (DDP). In case of any questions or unclarities, do not hesitate to contact us.
Why are HS codes used? HS codes serve several vital purposes: Facilitating international trade by providing a common language for product classification. Determining applicable customs duties…
HS- (Harmonized System) and HTS (Harmonized Tariff System) Codes - Example of some commodity codes and their makeup
Example of some commodity codes and their makeup On the right you can find the exact the structure the commodity codes are made up of. Amongst these 3 separations, we have defined the HS…
HS- (Harmonized System) and HTS (Harmonized Tariff System) Codes - Need Support?
Need Support? ALS is an innovative, neutral, and globally active customs broker. We operate as a unified entity, where every member of our team, from your dedicated contacts to our board of…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services - Who Needs an EORI number?
Who Needs an EORI number? As defined by the European Commission, an EORI is required by any economic operators within the customs territory of the Union for customs purposes. An Economic…
Data protection - Data Protection Policy
Data Protection Policy Data Protection Policy for Users of ALS Customs Services website. Introduction At ALS Customs Services, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal…
ALS Customs Services GmbH
Deutschland (DE) ALS Customs Services GmbH Sitz: Weil am Rhein, Registerg. Freiburg HRB 701286. Alle Geschäfte werden, soweit nicht von unseren Zoll-AGB abweichend, auf Grundlage der ADSp…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services - Benefits of an EORI number
Benefits of an EORI number Having an EORI number offers your business several advantages in international trade: Improved Security: EORI numbers, combined with Entry Summary Declarations (ENS)…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services - What does an EORI number look like?
What does an EORI number look like? An EORI number consists of two parts: The country code of the issuing Member State (a 2-letter code). A unique alphanumeric code within the member state (up…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services - How to apply for an EORI number?
How to apply for an EORI number? If you haven't previously registered with an EU customs authority and need an EORI number, you must apply to the relevant authorities. This depends on your country…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services - When do you need an EORI number?
When do you need an EORI number? An EORI number is used for communicating with customs authorities, completing entry and exit summary declarations in some cases, and customs declarations. It's…
What is an EORI number? | ALS Customs Services - What is an EORI number?
What is an EORI number? An EORI stands for Economic Operators Registration Identification number. For businesses and individuals engaged in trade, an EORI number serves as proof of identification in…
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.