Free trade — this is the opportunity opened by the association between Ukraine and the EU, which was established in 2017. Since then, Europe and Ukraine have begun economic cooperation, and Ukrainian rules and regulations have been aligned with EU standards. Could Ukrainian entrepreneurs work in the EU without signing this agreement? Yes. So why the agreement? We explain in the article.
The main advantage of the harmonized law is the reduction or complete removal of duties and standard tariffs on a portion of goods. However, not everyone can benefit from this — only holders of the EUR 1 certificate, which confirms that the purchased goods were produced in Europe or Ukraine. Other features of this document include:
Please note that the declaration must be personally signed by the manufacturer if it is in paper form. If it is electronic — no signature is required. Other conditions for processing include:
Obtaining it on your own is like reading Stephen King for the first time — nothing is clear, but very intriguing. In our case, it’s interesting how many legal authorities you need to contact and how to properly file and appeal a rejection in case of refusal.
Is the EUR 1 certificate required for exporting non-Ukrainian goods?
No, it does not apply to products not manufactured in Ukraine.
Who issues the EUR 1 certificate?
The customs authorities of Ukraine, namely customs offices and their departments authorized to issue the document:
How long is the document valid?
The validity period is 4 months.
To obtain the certificate for free, you need the following documents:
EUR 1 Certificate sample, photo.
The main function during import into Ukraine is providing a special preferential customs clearance regime:
Besides the EU, there are other countries with which trade agreements apply: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Georgia, Turkey, and others.
Let’s summarize the main functions of the document when importing goods into other countries:
Therefore, the EUR 1 certificate is mutually beneficial for countries that have signed a trade agreement.
The certificate can be obtained within 8 hours, and most importantly — free of charge. Of course, only if all documents are in order and on hand. But even these advantages do not eliminate the fact that some paperwork and declarations still need to be collected, which means paperwork cannot be avoided.
An unpleasant situation may also arise if you are refused the certificate for various reasons. Accordingly, you can find out whether you received the certificate or were denied through a legal representative or by mail to the address you provided during the document submission.
Considering all the difficulties and nuances, we suggest contacting experienced brokers who deal with the issuance of the EUR 1 certificate. DiFFreight employs staff who have submitted dozens of document packages to obtain the required permits. Our brokers will collect the documents and submit the application in the shortest possible time.
You can also receive a full range of services: customs clearance, declaration processing, international logistics services.
Don’t waste your time on paperwork — focus on growing your business. We’ll prepare all the documents so that your goods successfully clear customs and reach their final destination.