EUR.1 Certificate - Make the most of customs advantages when importing from Turkey
- Zero Group
- 5 days ago
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The EUR.1 certificate is one of the most important documents in international trade.
For companies in Germany and Europe that import or export goods, it enables customs concessions or complete customs exemption - provided the rules of origin are met.
Especially in trade with Turkey and other partner countries of the European Union, the EUR.1 plays a crucial role in cost calculation and competitiveness.
What is an EUR.1 certificate?
The EUR.1 is a certificate of origin for the preferential origin of goods.
It confirms that a product has its economic origin in a country that has a free trade agreement with the EU.
Important: Unlike the A.TR , the EUR.1 does not confirm the customs status , but the actual origin of the goods .
What is the EUR.1 certificate used for?
The EUR.1 is used to:
to obtain customs reductions
to take advantage of full duty-free
To apply trade benefits from EU free trade agreements
To ensure legal certainty in customs clearance
Real-world example
A German company imports machine components with confirmed origin . With a valid EUR.1 certificate, the goods can be imported at reduced customs duties – often 0%. Without an EUR.1 certificate, regular third-country customs duties apply.
When do you need EUR.1 instead of A.TR ?
The difference is particularly important in trade with Turkey:
EUR.1 | |
Proof of origin | Proof of free movement of goods |
Basis: Free trade agreement | Basis: Customs Union |
Relevant for originating goods | Relevant for industrial goods in free circulation |
The EUR.1 certificate is particularly needed for:
agricultural products
Goods containing third-country components
Export to non-EU countries
Preferential agreements outside the customs union
Which countries are valid for the EUR.1 standard?
The EUR.1 is used within the framework of numerous EU trade agreements,
including:
EFTA states
Western Balkan countries
Mediterranean partner states
certain African and Asian countries
The basis for each is a bilateral or multilateral trade agreement with the European Union.
Who issues the EUR.1 certificate?
The certificate is issued by the responsible customs authority in the exporting country.
Process:
Application by the exporter
Proof of origin (supplier declarations, production certificates, etc.)
Inspection by the customs office
Official stamping of the EUR.1
The original document accompanies the goods.
Alternatively, under certain conditions, a declaration of origin can be used on the invoice (e.g., in the case of an authorized exporter).
Requirements for the exhibition
For a EUR.1 note to be valid, the following conditions must be met:
The rules of origin of the respective trade agreement must be met.
Value added shares are calculated correctly
Supplier declarations are available
Production processes must be documented
Goods must be clearly identifiable
Incorrect documents can lead to additional customs payments or delays.
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