EUR 1 certificate: opening new markets for Ukrainian business

Free trade is precisely this opportunity opened up by the union of Ukraine and the EU, which took place in 2017. From that moment, Europe and Ukraine began to cooperate economically, and Ukrainian rules and regulations were harmonized with EU norms. Could Ukrainian entrepreneurs work in the EU without concluding this agreement? Could. How and why then the agreement? We tell in the article.

Certificate EUR 1 what is it and why is it needed

The main advantage of the agreed law is the reduction or complete removal of customs duties and normal tariffs on some part of the goods. At the same time, not everyone can use this, but only the owners of the EUR 1 certificate, which confirms that the purchased goods were manufactured in Europe or Ukraine. Also, the features of this document include:

• it gives the right to carry out customs clearance of cargo; - reduces the cost of goods for the recipient;
• it can be obtained for free, if you have enough strength and nerves. Because receiving EUR 1 for the first time is like reading Stephen King for the first time
• nothing is clear, but very interesting. In our case, it is interesting how many legal executors should be contacted and how to correctly issue and appeal the refusal in case of refusal.

But, if you are ready for the test, then in order to clear EUR 1 at customs for free, you need to prepare a package of documents:

1. a written or electronic statement that you have a declaration from exporters;
2. a declaration from the manufacturer, which has a preferential status of origin;
3. an electronic copy of the certificate, filled in according to the requirements of the form.

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. Also, it is worth knowing about other registration conditions, for example:

• it is issued only for 1 batch of exported goods; - issued by a customs official upon export;
• after registration of subsequent deliveries, you do not need to submit a declaration if you submitted a long-term declaration for the first shipment;
• it is very important to indicate the number and date of the export declaration issued for the specified batch of goods.

How to Obtain an EUR 1 Certificate

Getting it on your own is like reading Stephen King for the first time — nothing is clear, but it’s very interesting. In our case, it’s interesting to know how many legitimate authorities you need to contact and how to properly file and appeal a refusal if rejected.
Is an EUR 1 certificate required when exporting non-Ukrainian manufactured goods? No, its effect does not extend to products that are not made in Ukraine.
Who issues the EUR 1 certificate? The customs authorities of Ukraine, specifically customs offices and their divisions that are authorized to issue the document:

• Customs Payments, Customs Value, and Customs Tariff Division
• Customs Clearance Divisions

How long is the certificate valid? The duration is 4 months.
For free processing, you need to gather a package of documents:

• A written or electronic statement that you have a declaration from exporters;
• A declaration from the manufacturer with preferential origin status;
• An electronic copy of the certificate, filled out according to the form requirements.

EUR 1 certificate sample, photo.

Note that the declaration must be signed by the manufacturer if it is in paper form; if electronic, no signature is needed. Other important conditions for processing:

• It is issued only for one batch of goods being exported;
• It is issued by a customs officer at the time of export;
• After the first shipment, no declaration is needed for subsequent shipments if a long-term declaration was submitted for the first shipment;
• The export declaration number and date, which was issued for the specific batch of goods, must be indicated.

The main advantages of receiving

You can get a certificate in 8 hours, and most importantly - for free. Of course, if all the documents are in order and in your hands. But even these advantages do not cover the fact that some pieces of paper and declarations will still need to be collected, which means that paperwork cannot be prevented. You may also be disappointed in the fact that you will be denied a certificate for various reasons. Accordingly, it will be possible to find out if you received a certificate or if you were refused through a legal representative or by mail to the address you specified when completing the documents.

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Who Can Help with Obtaining the EUR 1 Certificate

Considering all the difficulties and nuances, we recommend reaching out to experienced brokers who handle EUR 1 certificate processing. At DiFFreight, we have staff who have submitted dozens of document packages for the required permits. Our brokers will gather the documents and submit the application in the shortest possible time.
You can also obtain 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 to ensure your goods pass customs smoothly and arrive at their final destination.