Shipping to Poland
Customs House Brokerage
Core product
| Export Customs Clearance | Transit Documents |
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| Standard Declaration to Customs to gain permission to load the vessel & be exported outside of the EU. | A transit document allows the free movement of containers through European territories, suspending the payment of Duty and VAT until the destination. |
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Additional Custom House Brokerage services
- Customs Quick Health Scan – A high level risk & control assessment of the customers business highlighting potential gaps and providing support and solutions where required.
- Peak Volume Management Programme – Assistance with daily Customs House Brokerage activities when the customer needs it most.
- Origin and Free Trade Agreements – Awareness & guidance on FTA’s & preferential origins.
- Classification Management – An overview of current Classification Databases or a Full End-to-end Reclassification Programme from our trained specialists.
* Costs will vary depending on the type of business, size & requirement – please refer enquiries to Damco.
What is required to complete Customs House Brokerage?
Signed Power of Attorney (POA)
Signed by the buyer & on Company Letter Headed paper. This grant’s permission for Damco to complete CHB on behalf of the buyer and provides the required details to enable internal account creation.
Mandatory documents required:
- Signed POA
- Commercial invoice(s)
- Packing list(s)
- Classification Number / HS code
EORI Number
The buyer must have a valid EORI and VAT number to hold a solid audit trail with customs authority and tax office & to be eligible to claim back any potential VAT paid.
Additional documents (where applicable) *
- Copy of the Bill of Lading
- Licences
- Health Certificates
- Preference Certificates
* Originals to be submitted to Damco where necessary
FAQs
Q: What is the Pricing / Cost of these services?
A: Please refer to the pricing schedule presented to you.
Q: What can hold up my Customs Clearance?
A: A variety of reasons can hold up a clearance, to name a few but not limited to, would be awaiting mandatory documents, awaiting payment, customs holds, Port Authority holds and vessel delays.
Q: What is an EORI Number and how do I get one?
A: An EORI (Economic Operators Registration & Identification System) Number is a unique reference number issued by Customs to Trader and is required to import or export goods. This is a one-time application, more information can be found on https://puesc.gov.pl. You can check if EORI no is valid on: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/eos/eos_home.jsp?Lang=pl
Q: What is a classification number HS Code?
A: A classification number is a unique 10-digit code that relates to a specific product and determines the amount of Duty payable. The Trade Tariff link can provide help and useful tips to enable the customer to classify their products. https://ext-isztar4.mf.gov.pl/taryfa_celna/
Q: Why do I need to provide a classification number HS Code?
A: It is the Importers/Exporters legal responsibility to ensure the classification of their products are correct. However, if they are unsure please advise to contact Damco, who can assist in an advisory capacity only.
Q: How will I know when my shipment has cleared customs?
A: Our team at MyCustomsPL@Damco.com will email the customer with clearance paperwork as soon as the shipment has been released from customs and is free to leave the port.
Q: Who can I contact regarding my Customs Clearance?
A: Please contact MyCustomsPL@Damco.com
Q: Who will invoice me for my Customs Clearance?
A: Damco will raise an invoice for all Customs and Port entry related costs.
Q: I have a query regarding my Customs Clearance Invoice, who can I contact?
A: For Damco invoice, please contact MyCustomsPL@Damco.com
Abbreviations & Explanations
CHB = Customs House Brokerage
VAT = Value Added Tax
EORI = Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification
HTS = Harmonized Tariff Schedule
AEO = Authorized Economic Operator
POA = Power of Attorney
T1 = Transit Document which allows the movement of non-EU commodity between two customs offices (EU)
T2L = Document which proofs the EU status
Intermodal surcharges and pick-up
For Intermodal Surcharges and Pick-up rates click here: Inland Magazine
Deadlines
| Deadlines for AE10 vessels departed from DCT Gdańsk: | Cargo cut-off | VGM cut-off | Shipping instructions cut-off | IMO cut-off for final DGD | Container matching deadline |
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| Friday 06:00 | Thursday 18:00 | Friday 06:00 | Wednesday12:00 | Thursday 08:00 |
Local Charges
| Charge | Charge type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Change of destination fee (COD) | per container | USD 300 |
| Change of destination fee – Administrative Cost (CAD) – effective as of 15thJanuary 2018. Applies if T/S port remains the same, amendment related to the final port of discharge. Must be requested 96hrs before the arrival to the T/S port | per b/l | USD 300 |
| Change of destination fee – Extra Restows (CED) – effective as of 15thJanuary 2018. Acceptance of the extra costs associated is must. | per container | USD 300+ extra costs associated |
| Booking cancellation fee/amendment/reduction fee* | per container | USD 50 |
| Renomination fee* | per container | EUR 30 |
| *charge is applied to container, which is already gated in at terminal DCT Gdansk, and is rebooked to next vessel and/or new discharge port, due to customer request / action | ||
| Documentation Fee (ODF) – valid from 1stJanuary 2018 (PCD) | perB/L | EUR35 |
| Documentation Fee (ODF) – valid before 1stJanuary 2018 (PCD) | perB/L | EUR30 |
| Origin Ceritificate Charge | per certificate | EUR 55 |
| VGM discrepancy fee (GWM) EUR 30 per container, applicable when cargo booked weight + container’s tara declared during GATE-IN DCT Gdańsk differs from final VGM by more than 1000kgs | percontainer per correction | EUR30 |
Demurrage and Detention
Export Demurrage free time
| Ports of Gdańsk and Szczecin in Poland | ||
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| Dry cargo | 9 calendar days | (day of gate in included) |
| Reefer cargo | 7 calendar days | (day of gate in included) |
Note: IMO cargo follows the free days of dry containers
| Export Detention free time | ||||
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| All cargo types | 5 calendar days | (day of gate in included) | ||
Export Demurrage and Detention charges after Free Time
| Ports of Gdańsk and Szczecin in Poland Special equipment follows the charges of dry containers. |
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| Equipment size | DRY | REEFER | DRY - IMO |
| 20' | EUR 13.00 (days 1-7) | EUR 53.00 (days 1-7) | EUR 13.00 (days 1-7) |
| EUR 23.00 (day 8 - onwards) | EUR 83.00 (day 8 - onwards) | EUR 23.00 (day 8 - onwards) | |
| 40' | EUR 13.00 (days 1-7) | EUR 53.00 (days 1-7) | EUR 13.00 (days 1-7) |
| EUR 23.00 (days 8 onwards) | EUR 83.00(day 8 - onwards) | EUR 23.00 (days 8 onwards) | |
| 45' | EUR 13.00 (days 1-7) | EUR 13.00 (days 1-7) | |
| EUR 23.00 (days 8 onwards) | EUR 23.00 (days 8 onwards) | ||
Email your local office
If you want to speak to a sales person about a new shipment or if you have a question about your existing shipment, you can email us and we will respond within the next two days. If you have a more immediate question, you can search for help online.
