Take advantage of customs preferences and reduce import duties on international shipments
Customs preferences can make international shipments cheaper – but only if the origin, destination country, type of goods, and supporting documentation all match. We help you check for preferential options, prepare documents, and seamlessly integrate customs processes into your shipment.
- Check preference options for each destination country
- Prepare a declaration of origin or proof of preferential origin
- Evaluate origin, HS code and product description
- Better calculation of import duties and landed costs
Preference check
Goods & HS code
Tariff classification · Origin · Material
Destination Country
Free trade agreement / preferential rule
proof
Declaration of origin · Certificate of movement
Import duties
possible reduction upon correct proof
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Preference check
visible before shipping
Origin
document clearly
proof
prepare correctly
Landed Costs
better calculation
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Customs preferences only help if the evidence is correct.
A preferential advantage does not arise automatically. The decisive factors are whether the goods meet the rules of origin, whether an agreement exists with the destination country, and whether the necessary documentation is correctly prepared.
False origin
If the origin is incorrectly assumed, preferential benefits may be lost or subsequent claims may arise.
Lack of evidence
Without a correct declaration of origin or movement certificate, customs preference cannot be used.
Unclear costs
Without preferential treatment checks, potential customs advantages are not included in the total costs.
What are tariff preferences?
Customs preferences are customs-related advantages that can arise under trade agreements. If a product meets the relevant rules of origin, import duties in the destination country can be reduced or completely avoided.
Origin of the goods
What matters is not only where the goods are shipped, but also where they originate from for customs purposes.
Destination country & agreement
Preferences depend on whether a suitable agreement exists between the countries involved.
Correct evidence
A declaration of origin, supplier's declaration or movement certificate may be required.
Unsure if your goods are eligible for preferential treatment?
We will check with you whether the origin, HS code, destination country and documentation match.
This is how the preference check works
In order to take advantage of a preference benefit, several pieces of information must align.
1
Record goods
The product, material, value, origin, and description are checked.
2
Check HS code
The customs tariff number influences preferential rules and import duties.
3
Rate destination country
Free trade agreements and country-specific rules are taken into account.
4
Prepare proof
Declaration of origin, supplier's declaration or other documents will be assigned.
Which documents might be relevant?
Depending on the goods, value, destination country and agreement, different proof may be required.
- Declaration of origin on the invoice
- Supplier declaration
- Certificate of movement
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial invoice / Pro forma
How do tariff preferences affect total costs?
When preferences are used correctly, import duties can be reduced. This improves cost calculation and can make landed costs more transparent.
- possible reduction of import duties
- Improved calculation of DDP shipments
- less uncertainty in international sales
- Relevant for B2B, D2C and e-commerce
When tariff preferences are particularly relevant
Export to third countries
Trade agreements can reduce tariffs in certain destination countries.
B2B Export
For regular exports, a clear preference and verification logic is worthwhile.
D2C / E-commerce
Customs preferences can help customers better calculate landed costs.
Recurring product groups
If the same goods are exported regularly, preferential rules can be checked in a structured manner.
DDP shipping
With DDP, potential customs benefits affect the total cost displayed to the customer.
Export analysis
Customs preferences should be part of a thorough export and customs cost analysis.
Frequently asked questions about customs preferences
What are tariff preferences?
Customs preferences are customs-related advantages from trade agreements that can reduce or avoid import duties if the goods meet the rules of origin.
Does shipping from Germany automatically qualify for preferential treatment?
No. What matters is not only the country of dispatch, but also the customs origin of the goods and the applicable rules of origin.
What documentation is required?
Depending on the case, a declaration of origin, supplier's declaration, movement certificate, certificate of origin or other evidence may be relevant.
How do customs preferences help with DDP and Landed Costs?
If a preferential advantage can be exploited, this can reduce import duties and thus influence the calculation of total costs.