📑 How Do I Get an Export Customs Declaration for Shipments Over €1,000?

📑 How Do I Get an Export Customs Declaration for Shipments Over €1,000?

If your shipment value exceeds €1,000 and is going to a non-EU country, a customs export declaration is legally required.


✅ Yes — We Can Prepare It for You

If your German seller hasn’t provided the declaration, we can handle it.

💰 Costs

  • €20.00 processing fee

  • Plus €10.00 per customs tariff number (per item type)


🧾 What Is an Export Customs Declaration?

This is an official document required by German customs (via the ATLAS system) when shipping high-value goods internationally.

  • The process may take 1 extra business day

  • We must receive original invoices or proof of purchase for each item

  • You will receive a MRN (Movement Reference Number) for tracking and proof


💡 For VAT Refunds

Once the destination country's customs confirm receipt of the goods, the MRN is cleared by German customs.
You can then submit the MRN to your seller as proof of export — which may allow you to request a VAT refund (at the seller’s discretion).

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