Quick Guide: Customs Declaration for Exports

Basics of Exporting

• Fundamentals of Customs Law and Export Procedures.
• Responsibilities and Obligations of the Exporter.
• Key Terms and Parties Involved in the Export Process.
• Latest developments in the areas of exports and ATLAS-Ausfuhr.

Export Process Flow

• The 1-step and 2-step export procedures.
• Preparing the export declaration based on the invoice and the ERP system.
• Export processing via ATLAS and through service providers.
• Interfaces between sales, logistics, customs, and shipping.
• Common pitfalls regarding shipping addresses and party information.

Customs Tariff, Master Data, and Declaration

• Use of the customs tariff code in the context of exports.
• Basics of Pricing and Search Options.
• Important codes in the export declaration.
• Avoid inquiries from the customs office.
• Common sources of errors in master data and registrations.

Export Controls and Compliance

• An Overview of Export Controls.
• When are export licenses required?
• Embargoes, sanctions, and countries of concern.
• Outsourcing and representation by service providers.
• The Importance of AEO for Secure Export Processes.

Exams and Case Studies

• Preparing for customs inspections and tax audits.
• Document Management and Record-Keeping Requirements.
• Practical tips for legally compliant and efficient export processing.