Exporting GB-PL

Hi, we are looking into exporting goods from GB to Poland (entering into EU through France). Do we need a transit declaration?

It depends on who is responsible for the customs clearance and where that customs clearance happens . Yes transit is required if the customs clearance will be in Poland No transit is needed if the customs clearance will be in France . The choice of place of customs clearance will also have an impact on VAT which is country specific .

Thanks for the response Customs oldtimer. Shipment will be cleared in Poland by the Polish agent so looks as transit will apply. Cheers

My answer is based on the goods being shipped by road based on your comment that the goods will enter the EU in France If the goods are flown direct from UK to to Poland then transit isn’t needed .

Hi,

You can use the guidance below to check if you can use transit to move goods to the EU and Common Transit Convention countries. It covers how transit can help you move goods through customs and where you can use transit to move goods to.

Check if you can use transit to move goods to the EU and Common Transit Convention countries

Thank you.