The importer must have a valid EORI Code (if goods valued at EUR 800 and above) from Customs Authorities
Imported goods must conform to licensed
activities of the importer
Imported goods must be accompanied with an
International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes
based on the goods and the stated description
The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to
Greece
Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Greece is 23%. Some special goods are subjected to
6.5% for books and newspapers
International express or courier imports with declared value below EUR 45 or shipped from company to individual with declared value below EUR 22 will be duty free.
If values are above what is stated will require a formal customs clearance
The following are trade agreements of Greece that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
Upon entry of goods into Greece on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties and VAT has to be made for the benefit of Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is
forfeited. The below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
Packing List (detailed)
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
When exporting goods from
Greece some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of
goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods
when exporting
Exporters need to include the
following documents with their goods:
Original Commercial Invoice (in English)
Customs Declaration for goods being used for commercial quantities along with delivery note (in Greek). Fee: USD 120 per shipment presented to customs authorities
For certain goods, a strategic export license is required. Example where these licenses are needed include:
military, dual-use, and agricultural goods
Other documents that
could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please
select country name on this
page)
Important Notes
All exported goods might be
inspected by Customs Authorities
Aramex
will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of
Greece
Aramex will not
transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Greece
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable
for transport by Aramex:
Monetary items including currency, fake
money, and coins
Publications that are offensive to
religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium,
drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
Counterfeit goods covering all brands of
clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
Fireworks*
Ivory and ivory products*
Furs*
Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles
or antiques of exceptional high value*
Bullion*
Chemical
waste and nuclear waste
Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
Ammunitions*
Human remains, including ashes*
Animals,
plants, food items and perishable*
*Certain goods which are
listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if
exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods
require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Greece. Some
examples are shown below: