We remind you about the new regulations regarding shipments containing goods from outside EU countries
A festive peak and shopping frenzy on the Internet are ahead of us. This is the first holidays, during which Polish Post Office, as well as other postal operators in the European Union, has new EU regulations regarding customs clearance of shipments containing goods from outside the community countries.
Poles are more and more willing to use a wide range of opportunities they give online shopping. Speed, convenience and - which is important especially in Pandemic - the lack of physical presence in the store contribute to the popularization of online orders. Producers and great wholesalers, conducting activities, e.g. in China, tempt with particularly low prices. Therefore, more and more Poles are deciding to buy products from the Middle Kingdom, and this trend is additional intensified in the pre -Christmas period. Hence, Poczta Polska would like to remind all recipients of shipments containing goods from countries outside the European Union that in connection with the introduction of July 1 this year. new, EU regulations, the Customs and Tank Criminal Crimoster procedure has changed. This is the first pre -Christmas shopping peak that the company serves after the entry into force of these regulations.
Who are the new recipes?
The introduction of a VAT package for postal shipments (including e-commerce) is the result of the regulation of the European Commission and EU directives. New customs and tax obligations have been imposed on the Polish Post Office, as well as on other operators operating in the European Union territory. They apply to shipments containing goods from countries outside the EU, which will reach recipients - both orders from online stores and gifts. Increasingly, sellers themselves inform customers about possible additional costs related to the delivery of ordered goods (such as VAT and Customs).
A properly completed declaration reduces the time of delivery
Especially in the pre -Christmas period, when the number of shipments served by postal operators increases to record levels, it is worth paying attention to the correctness of data determining the content of the parcel. A correctly completed customs declaration, in accordance with the facts, enables more efficient operation (this also applies to the real value of the content). If the sender is a friend, it is worth reminding him of it before! We encourage you to check sellers on the Internet prior, because many of them try to reduce the value of the parcel, thinking that they will save costs to the client. Such tactics, instead of helping the addressee, can expose him to a significant prolongation of service time.
The sender, who in a manner inconsistent with the facts describes the content of the parcel, also exposes the recipient to delay in delivery and the need to explain to customs and tax services.
In case of any problems with the customs clearance, Poczta Polska notifies the addressee about the actions he should take to receive the parcel addressed to him.
Declarations in the case of shipping shipments
Broadcasters of lettering with the contents of goods addressed to countries and territories not belonging to the European Union are obliged to mention the content in detail in the CN 22 or CN 23 customs declaration and confirmation with the signature that their shipments do not contain any dangerous item prohibited by postal regulations.
Sender parcels addressed to countries and territories not belonging to the European Union should mention the content in the form - the CP 72 file and the signature with the signature that the packages do not contain any dangerous item prohibited by postal regulations.
Note: The Customs Office and the Protection of the United States (CBP) announced that from January 1, 2022, shipments with goods addressed to American mail without a completed customs declaration will be returned to broadcasters in Poland.
Shipments values thresholds that Poczta Polska for customs clearance reports
It is worth remembering that in the light of applicable regulations, not every goods from outside the EU, which goes to the hands of postcards, is treated identically. The post office will make an customs declaration of shipments up to 1000 euros, which the addressees granted its power of attorney to this activity. In relation to shipments worth up to EUR 150, the company, under the regulations, has a default power of attorney. It can be resigned by submitting a relevant statement at the post office. With regard to shipments with a value above 150 and 1000 euros, the addressee may grant the postcard of a power of attorney to act as an intermediate representative, submitting one in a post office. Shipments with a value above 1000 euros are subject to notification, made directly by the addressee of the parcel or the customs agent appointed by him.
The new customs declaration procedure is also not subject to parcels containing goods covered by the excise tax (except for gifts, in the quantities specified by the provisions, worth up to 45 euros, sent occasionally from a natural person to a natural person) - in the case of such packages, it is necessary to make a customs declaration by the addressee of the parcel or the customs agent appointed by him.
Shipments worth from zero to 150 euros are subject to VAT, but are exempt from customs fees. Shipments with a value above 150 to 1000 euros are subject to both VAT and customs fees. The mail does not make customs reports of shipments worth above 1000 euros - they are subject to independent notification by the addressee or the customs agent appointed by him.
Gifts are also subject to tax receivables
In the case of shipments containing excise goods, designated as "gifts", it is important that their value does not exceed 45 euros. Otherwise, you should take into account the reaction of the customs, calculating the receivables and extending the severance pay.
We include perfumes to popular excise goods that reach Poles as "gifts". Remember that in the light of applicable law, their capacity cannot exceed 50 ml. A larger bottle can be stopped by the customs service and the addressee called to take appropriate actions.
Shipments with some goods can be stopped by customs
Shipping groups that most often cause recipients include: food, drugs and dietary supplements. Such goods are stopped by customs and the addressee receives a message from Poczta Polska with instructions for further proceeding. Customs clearance of the pre -stopped parcel may take place via a customs agency, which the customer chooses or by the recipient alone. It is worth remembering that using the help of an agency is an additional paid service.
Data on customs and tax receivables for all shipments, including unregistered ones, is not available in shipping systems. From November 1, 2021, there is a receivable card on the shipments with calculated receivables. After delivery of the parcel, the Customer may also, on the Poczta Polska tracking page, print a document called "certified customs notification, where the measured customs and tax duties are placed.
It should be emphasized that the post office does not specify the amount of customs and tax duties. The company makes a customs application, including the provision of information on the content of the parcel, in accordance with the sender's declaration. On the basis of a customs declaration, the National Tax Administration determines the amount of customs and tax duties, and then provides this information by post. The company is obliged to collect the amount indicated by the cash register from the addressee of the parcel when delivered and transfer it to the account of this institution.
Poczta Polska charges a postal fee of PLN 8.50 for activities related to the customs application. The Polish Post is also charged in the event that customs and tax duties have not been charged (e.g. when sending with gifts or when the parcel addressee paid VAT immediately when purchasing goods worth EUR 150), due to the fact of making a customs application.
We also remind you to customers waiting for a parcel from abroad, we remind you of possible payment forms. Couriers delivering courier parcels to the addressees have payment terminals. You can also pay by card at post offices. Postmen accept payment in cash only.