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Get non-binding information on VAT from the customs administration
Service Description
If you purchase or supply goods within the EU, you must pay VAT on them under certain conditions.
You can request non-binding information on VAT by post or online from the General Customs Directorate.
The distinction between tax-privileged and non-privileged goods is based on the customs tariff. You must therefore specify which goods are involved in the application.
Process flow
You can apply for non-binding information on VAT by post or online.
Online application:
- Go to the customs portal for citizens and business customers.
- If you do not yet have a user account, follow the instructions to create one.
- Complete the online application for a non-binding VAT information, add any electronic attachments and submit the application.
- You will receive a confirmation of receipt with a process number and an application accompanying document. You can use the accompanying document to submit samples or specimens.
- You will receive a non-binding customs tariff information for VAT purposes in your electronic mailbox at the Customs Citizen and Business Customer Portal. You will be informed of this by e-mail.
Application by post:
- Download the "Application for non-binding tariff information for VAT purposes" (form 0310) from the customs administration website and complete it.
- Attach all the necessary documents.
- Send everything to your local office of the Education and Science Center (BWZ) of the General Customs Directorate.
- You will receive written, non-binding information.
Requirements
You supply or purchase goods within the EU and would like to receive non-binding information on the amount of VAT.
Which documents are required?
You must enclose a meaningful description and, if applicable, samples of the goods. If samples cannot be enclosed due to the special procurement of the goods, such as perishability, size or value, photos, brochures, illustrations, technical drawings or detailed descriptions of the goods are required.
What are the fees?
There are no costs.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
There is no deadline.
Processing duration
Processing Time: 4 - 12 Weeks75 percent of cases are processed within 4 to 12 weeks.
Applications / forms
Non-binding tariff information from the customs administration cannot be contested.
Appeal
Forms available: Yes
Written form required: Yes
Informal application possible: No
Personal appearance necessary: No
Further Information
Author
Directorate General of Customs, Education and Science Center of the Federal Finance Administration (BWZ)
Forwarding service: Deep link to the source portal
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
Technically approved by
Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF)
Professionally released on
08.11.2022
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
