Practical know-how on customs, exports and export accompanying documents — written by customs experts.https://www.smart-zoll.deen-USSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/atlas-export-aes-3-0https://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/atlas-export-aes-3-0Since AES 3.0, German export declarations run only through the Zoll-Portal — IAA-Plus is switched off. The new mandatory fields and what exporters must do.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTATLASAES 3.0Export declarationhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-uk-brexithttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-uk-brexitSince Brexit, GB is a third country. What exporters now need to know about export declarations, customs duty and proof of origin — explained simply.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited KingdomBrexitExporthttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-uk-costhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-uk-costExport declaration, UK import duties and customs duty: what exporters should budget for when shipping to the UK — and where preferential origin saves.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited KingdomCostBrexithttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/switzerland-customs-costhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/switzerland-customs-costExport declaration, import duties, Swiss VAT and clearance fees: what exporters should budget for when clearing customs into Switzerland.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTSwitzerlandCostCustoms clearancehttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/apply-for-mrn-numberhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/apply-for-mrn-numberYou do not apply for an MRN — it is generated automatically in the ATLAS system. We explain the structure, origin and purpose of the customs MRN number.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTMRNATLASCustomshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/incoterms-switzerland-ddp-daphttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/incoterms-switzerland-ddp-dapDDP or DAP for Switzerland? What the two Incoterms govern, who bears import duties and VAT, and which delivery term makes sense when.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSwitzerlandIncotermsDelivery termshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/import-switzerland-dutieshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/import-switzerland-dutiesWhat arises on import into Switzerland: customs duty, Swiss import VAT, the customs declaration, and the role of the consignee and Incoterms.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSwitzerlandImportDutieshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/proof-of-origin-switzerlandhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/proof-of-origin-switzerlandUse preferential tariffs when trading with Switzerland: EUR.1 vs the origin declaration on the invoice, conditions, rules of origin and the process.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSwitzerlandOriginPreferencehttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-to-switzerland-guidehttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-to-switzerland-guideWhat to do for customs when exporting to Switzerland: required documents, the export declaration, a step-by-step process and tips on preference.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTSwitzerlandExportProcesshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/uk-customs-documents-eorihttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/uk-customs-documents-eoriWhich documents you need to export to the UK: export declaration, ABD, commercial invoice and your EORI number — with a worked example.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTUnited KingdomDocumentsEORIhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/become-an-authorised-exporterhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/become-an-authorised-exporterFaster clearance, self-issued ABDs, less administrative burden. Here is how your company can obtain authorised exporter status.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTAuthorised exporterAuthorisationSimplified procedureshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/understanding-customs-tariff-codeshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/understanding-customs-tariff-codesEight digits for imports, eleven for statistics: how HS codes, commodity numbers and the Combined Nomenclature are structured — and where to find yours.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTClassificationHS codeCommodity numberhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/when-do-i-need-an-abdhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/when-do-i-need-an-abdValue thresholds, weight thresholds, special cases: when the obligation to produce an Export Accompanying Document applies — concisely, with concrete examples.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTABDThresholdObligationshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-declaration-step-by-stephttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/export-declaration-step-by-stepFrom order to Export Accompanying Document: what you need and when, what data ATLAS expects, and where things tend to go wrong.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTExport declarationATLASProcesshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/apply-for-eori-numberhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/apply-for-eori-numberNo EORI, no export. How to apply for an EORI number with German customs, what you need, and how long it takes.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTEORIRequirementsCustomshttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/what-is-an-abdhttps://www.smart-zoll.de/en/knowledge/what-is-an-abdThe Export Accompanying Document (ABD) travels with your shipment when exporting from the EU. We explain its purpose, obligations, and how it works in practice.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTABDExportBasics