Greece

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Greece

Shipping Mode

Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Duration: 3-10 days
From: US$ 123.59
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Transit: 3-10 days
From: US$ 123.59
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Piraeus seaport
Duration: 16 days
From: US$ 443.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Piraeus seaport
Transit: 16 days
From: US$ 443.00

Important

  • All wooden packaging require Fumigation certificate.
  • All Food and beverage prohibited.
  • Dangerous goods / Batteries unable to ship

Importing goods into Greece involves several key steps and considerations:

  1. Import Licenses: Depending on the type of goods, you may need specific import licenses. For example, certain food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals require special permits.
  2. Customs Duties and Taxes: Greece has a structured tariff system. The duty rates can vary based on the product category and its origin. Personal effects and household goods are generally duty-free, but VAT is payable on goods from non-EU countries
  3. Shipping Costs: These can vary widely depending on the shipping method (air, sea, etc.) and the volume of goods.
  4. Transit Times: Shipping times can also vary. For instance, sea freight from the US to Greece typically takes about 20-30 days, while air freight is much faster but more expensive.
  5. Customs Regulations: Goods up to a certain value can be imported duty-free. For example, goods up to 430 EUR for those traveling by plane and by sea, and up to 300 EUR by land.

Imports

  • The importer must have a valid EORI Code
  • Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
  • Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Air Waybill/Bill of lading, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
  • HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.

Required documents:

  • Original Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List (detailed)
  • Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin
  • Importer EORI number
  • AZO free certificate

 

Import Duties and Fees

  • The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
  • Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
  • The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Greece.

 

Exports

Required documents:

  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Customs Declarations if goods’ valued at or above EUR 1,000.
  • For certain goods, a export license is required.

 

Important Notes

  • All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities

Government Agencies

Greece Customs www.minfin.gr/portal/en#

Seaport

Piraeus Container Terminal

Airport

Athens International Airport

Prohibited and Restricted

  • 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*