Customs Clearance
Vehicles&Goods

Q: How much does it cost to clear a car from the EU?

Registration tax is calculated using the vehicle’s taxable value, engine capacity, CO2 emissions and year of first registration.

Q: When must the Vehicle Arrival Declaration (DAO) be submitted?

The Vehicle Arrival Declaration (DAO) is submitted immediately when the vehicle enters Greece.

Q: How long does customs clearance take for goods or vehicles?

Clearance can take a few hours to a few days, depending on the checks required for each declaration.

Q: Which documents are needed to import goods?

Usually a commercial invoice, bill of lading, delivery order and packing list are required. Further documents may be needed depending on the cargo.

Q: Are electric cars subject to registration tax?

Fully electric passenger vehicles are exempt from registration tax. Hybrids are subject to reduced charges depending on their CO2 emissions.

Q: Does my vehicle’s purchase price matter?

For an EU vehicle, the purchase price matters if VAT is due in Greece. It does not determine registration tax.

Q: What do you need to estimate my vehicle’s clearance costs?

We need the vehicle’s registration certificate, mileage and Certificate of Conformity (CoC).

Q: How can I get a charge estimate for a vehicle or goods?

Send the documents by email or message to +30 698 57 53 841. You will receive a written charge estimate and a list of required documents.

Customs brokerage in Keratsini since 1965, serving Piraeus and Attica customs offices. We handle vehicle and goods import files: document checks, charge calculations and customs procedures.

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Customs glossary

What do the terms in your file mean?

Customs clearance involves six key concepts: the Vehicle Arrival Declaration, import VAT, the TARIC tariff code, transit procedures, customs warehousing and the EORI number. Here is what each means and when it applies to you.

Vehicles

DAO

Vehicle Arrival Declaration

Submitted electronically to customs when a vehicle from an EU country enters Greece. The Special Declaration for charges is submitted by the 15th day of the month following the vehicle’s arrival.

Import taxation

VAT

Import tax base

Import VAT is calculated on the goods’ total invoice value, freight and insurance, plus the applicable customs duties.

Tariff classification

TARIC

Integrated Tariff of the EU

The ten-digit TARIC code determines the duty rate, trade policy measures and any prohibitions or restrictions for each product.

Transit

T1 / T2

Common transit procedure

T1 covers non-Union goods and T2 covers Union goods moving through a non-EU country. Both are tracked electronically through NCTS.

Storage

Type A

Customs warehousing

Goods remain in an approved warehouse under customs supervision. Duties and VAT are paid only upon release for free circulation.

Identification

EORI

Economic operator registration number

A unique number required for every business customs transaction within the EU. It is issued once and used in all Member States.

Vehicles, a truck and shipping containers at a port

OURSERVICES

VEHICLE CLEARANCE

Full customs clearance for passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, caravans and classic cars, plus special categories for taxis, people with disabilities and families with three or more children.

Vehicle customs clearance

GOODS CLEARANCE

Sea and road imports, non-EU goods, customs formalities, EORI, duties & VAT, customs warehousing and certificates.

Goods customs clearance

CUSTOMS CONSULTING

We help you understand what your import or export requires before the process starts. We check documents, explain potential charges and guide you through the next steps, with clear answers to your questions.

Customs consulting

How we work

What we handle for each file

Document and procedure checks before each import step. Charge calculations and submission of the declaration to the competent customs office.

Procedure guidance and document checks
Written charge estimate
Prompt file processing
Updates at every stage

EORI number

Required for every business customs transaction. Issued once and valid in all Member States.

Submission via ICISnet

Declarations are filed electronically in the Greek tax authority’s system and receive an MRN reference number.

Time at customs

A complete file at the first submission means fewer requests for further information

TARIC tariff classification

The ten-digit code determines duties, VAT and any restrictions

Vehicle categoriesWhat we have cleared

Cars and commercial vehicles,motorcycles and caravans,classic cars and vehiclesin special categories.

Customs procedures

Which customs procedure applies to your cargo?

Each product is classified under a ten-digit TARIC code. The code determines the duty rate, VAT, trade policy measures and any import prohibitions or restrictions.

Where classification is uncertain, Binding Tariff Information (BTI) can be requested from the customs authority. The decision binds authorities in all Member States and is valid for three years.

Code format10 digits

DatabaseTARIC — European Commission

Binding rulingBTI

BTI validity3 years

Territorial scopeAll Member States

DeterminesDuty, VAT, restrictions

01 / FLEET & AUTOMOTIVE

Vehicle Clearance

Passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, classic cars & special exemptions (taxis, disability, large families, transfer of residence).

Specialist Areas & Exemptions

5 CATEGORIES

Cars & Electric Vehicles

Passenger Vehicles

Complete import procedures for passenger cars from EU and non-EU countries.

Registration Tax Calculation
CO2 & Emissions Checks
Certificates of Conformity (CoC)

Heavy Duty

Commercial Vehicles

Specialist customs clearance for commercial vehicle fleets of every category.

Trucks & Tractor Units
Trailers & Semi-trailers
Construction Equipment & Forklifts

Special Vehicles

Motorcycles & Caravans

Prompt release and customs clearance for motorcycles, quads and motorhomes.

Motorcycles of every engine size
Caravans & Motorhomes
Special Leisure Vehicles

Classic & Collector

Classic Vehicles

Special customs procedures for collectible and historic vehicles with favourable tariff arrangements.

Historic Vehicle Certification
Special Tariff Treatment
Safe Handling & Transport

High Value Exemptions

Special Categories & Exemptions

Support with statutory exemptions for special categories and transfers of residence.

Taxis (Professional Exemption)
Disability (Full/Partial Exemption)
Families with Three or More Children
Transfer of Residence

02 / COMMERCIAL CARGO

Goods Clearance

Sea & Road Imports, Non-EU Goods, EORI Registration, Certificates & Customs Warehousing.

Goods Procedures & Arrangements

5 CATEGORIES

Container Cargo

Sea Imports

Handling FCL/LCL sea freight through the port of Piraeus.

Container FCL / LCL
Sea freight document checks
Collection and release procedures

Truck Freight

Road Imports

Prompt customs clearance for international road freight to and from all European and neighbouring countries.

Road freight of every type
Transit (T1 / T2)
Border Customs Offices

Global Imports

Non-EU Goods

Complete handling of imports & exports outside the European Union (China, USA, UK, Turkey and more).

Tariff Classification
Certificate Checks
Duty & VAT Calculation

Compliance & Registration

Customs Formalities & EORI

EORI registration and support with required customs formalities and accompanying documents.

EORI Registration & Activation
Required certificates and documents
Special Customs Procedures

Bonded Warehousing

Customs Warehousing

Storage of goods with duties and VAT suspended until release onto the market.

Type A Warehouses
VAT & Duty Suspension
Phased Cargo Release

Have questions?
We have answers

How much does it cost to clear a car from the EU?

When must the Vehicle Arrival Declaration (DAO) be submitted?

How long does customs clearance take for goods or vehicles?

Which documents are needed to import goods?

Are electric cars subject to registration tax?

Does my vehicle’s purchase price matter?

What do you need to estimate my vehicle’s clearance costs?

How can I get a charge estimate for a vehicle or goods?

Need a clearance estimate for vehicles or goods;

Send us the vehicle or goods documents. We check the file, submit the DAO or the customs declaration and calculateregistration tax, duties and VAT for customs.

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Customs ClearanceVehicles&Goods

DAO

Vehicle Arrival Declaration

VAT

Import tax base

TARIC

Integrated Tariff of the EU

T1 / T2

Common transit procedure

Type A

Customs warehousing

EORI

Economic operator registration number

OURSERVICES

VEHICLE CLEARANCE

GOODS CLEARANCE

CUSTOMS CONSULTING

Cars and commercial vehicles,motorcycles and caravans,classic cars and vehiclesin special categories.

Which customs procedure applies to your cargo?

Customs warehousing

T1 / T2 transit

Release for free circulation

Vehicle Clearance

Specialist Areas & Exemptions

Passenger Vehicles

Commercial Vehicles

Motorcycles & Caravans

Classic Vehicles

Special Categories & Exemptions

Goods Clearance

Goods Procedures & Arrangements

Sea Imports

Road Imports

Non-EU Goods

Customs Formalities & EORI

Customs Warehousing

Have questions?We have answers

How much does it cost to clear a car from the EU?

When must the Vehicle Arrival Declaration (DAO) be submitted?

How long does customs clearance take for goods or vehicles?

Which documents are needed to import goods?

Are electric cars subject to registration tax?

Does my vehicle’s purchase price matter?

What do you need to estimate my vehicle’s clearance costs?

How can I get a charge estimate for a vehicle or goods?

Need a clearance estimate for vehicles or goods;

Customs Clearance
Vehicles&Goods

Have questions?
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