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Get non-binding information on VAT from the customs administration

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)

Service Description

If you are not sure how much VAT you have to pay for deliveries or an intra-Community acquisition of goods, you can request non-binding information on this.

If you purchase or supply goods within the EU, you must pay VAT on them under certain conditions.

You can request non-binding information on VAT by post or online from the General Customs Directorate.

The distinction between tax-privileged and non-privileged goods is based on the customs tariff. You must therefore specify which goods are involved in the application.


Process flow

You can apply for non-binding information on VAT by post or online.

Online application:

  • Go to the customs portal for citizens and business customers.
  • If you do not yet have a user account, follow the instructions to create one.
  • Complete the online application for a non-binding VAT information, add any electronic attachments and submit the application.
  • You will receive a confirmation of receipt with a transaction number and an application accompanying document. You can use the accompanying document to submit samples or specimens.
  • You will receive a non-binding customs tariff information for VAT purposes in your electronic mailbox at the Customs Citizen and Business Customer Portal. You will be informed of this by e-mail.

Application by post:

  • Download the "Application for non-binding tariff information for VAT purposes" (form 0310) from the customs administration website and complete it.
  • Attach all the necessary documents.
  • Send everything to your local office of the Education and Science Center (BWZ) of the General Customs Directorate.
  • You will receive written, non-binding information.
Requirements

You supply or purchase goods within the EU and would like to receive non-binding information on the amount of VAT.

Which documents are required?

You must enclose a meaningful description and, if applicable, samples of the goods. If samples cannot be enclosed due to the special procurement of the goods, such as perishability, size or value, photos, brochures, illustrations, technical drawings or detailed descriptions of the goods are required.

What are the fees?

There are no costs.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There is no deadline.

Processing duration

Processing time: 4 - 12 Weeks
Processing occurs in 4 to 12 weeks for 75 percent of cases.

Legal basis
Appeal

Non-binding tariff information from the customs administration cannot be contested.

Applications / forms

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

Weiterführende Informationen
Author

Directorate General of Customs, Education and Science Center of the Federal Finance Administration (BWZ)


Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Teaser

If you are not sure how much VAT you have to pay for deliveries or an intra-Community acquisition of goods, you can request non-binding information on this.

Process flow

You can apply for non-binding information on VAT by post or online.

Online application:

  • Go to the customs portal for citizens and business customers.
  • If you do not yet have a user account, follow the instructions to create one.
  • Complete the online application for a non-binding VAT information, add any electronic attachments and submit the application.
  • You will receive a confirmation of receipt with a transaction number and an application accompanying document. You can use the accompanying document to submit samples or specimens.
  • You will receive a non-binding customs tariff information for VAT purposes in your electronic mailbox at the Customs Citizen and Business Customer Portal. You will be informed of this by e-mail.

Application by post:

  • Download the "Application for non-binding tariff information for VAT purposes" (form 0310) from the customs administration website and complete it.
  • Attach all the necessary documents.
  • Send everything to your local office of the Education and Science Center (BWZ) of the General Customs Directorate.
  • You will receive written, non-binding information.

Requirements

You supply or purchase goods within the EU and would like to receive non-binding information on the amount of VAT.

Which documents are required?

You must enclose a meaningful description and, if applicable, samples of the goods. If samples cannot be enclosed due to the special procurement of the goods, such as perishability, size or value, photos, brochures, illustrations, technical drawings or detailed descriptions of the goods are required.

What are the fees?

There are no costs.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

There is no deadline.

Processing duration

Processing time: 4 - 12 Weeks
Processing occurs in 4 to 12 weeks for 75 percent of cases.

Legal basis

Appeal

Non-binding tariff information from the customs administration cannot be contested.

Applications / forms

Forms available: Yes

Written form required: Yes

Informal application possible: No

Personal appearance necessary: No

Weiterführende Informationen

Author

Directorate General of Customs, Education and Science Center of the Federal Finance Administration (BWZ)


Forwarding service: Deep link to the original portal

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

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