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Export and customs information

Trouble-free customs processing.

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Export and customs information

Trouble-free customs processing.

Depending on the customs regulations of the country of destination and the type of goods to be transported, various documents are required in international shipping. Our export guidelines will tell you which regulations must be observed for international shipping with DPD.

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Glossary on international shipping
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The customs declaration
What are dutiable goods?
The export of dutiable goods
Customs declaration and accompanying export documents.
The export process and customs offices.
Trade within the EU.
EORI number
EU customs clearance
Movement Reference Number (MRN)
Incoterms (Frankaturen)

This is why you need a commercial invoice

In accordance with the applicable customs regulations, every shipment of goods or documents outside the EU must be declared. This means that the goods have to be accompanied by a commercial invoice or a pro forma invoice.

  • A commercial invoice is drawn up when the goods have commercial value.

  • A pro forma invoice is drawn up if the goods have no commercial value.

Whether it's a commercial invoice or a pro forma invoice, the document indicates the consignor and consignee, contains a full description of the contents of the shipment and details of their value. It is then signed by the consignor, who sends the original and three copies with the parcel.

This online form enables you to create your commercial invoice or pro forma invoice and print it out on your company stationery.

Create a commercial innvoice

EORI- number example:

Country: Österreich;   Country code: ATEO;    EORI-number example: ATEO12345678901

You'll finde more information in our FAQs or on the WKO Website.

EORI (Economic Operator Registration Identification)

This is the EU-wide registration requirement required by customs law for all economic operators active in cross-border foreign trade with third countries (non-EU countries), regardless of their legal form, who are involved in activities covered by customs regulations as part of their business activities. The EORI number assigned during registration is used to clearly identify economic operators and other persons who are resident or at least tax-assessed in the EU. (WKO website 11.2024)