Export / Import
International Affairs
Being present on global markets offers many new opportunities for your company. You will shortly figure out: things are being handled differently everywhere.
The mission of our International department is to support companies in developing and expanding their overseas activities permanently.
We provide you with relevant information on import and export procedures, customs law, commercial and trading laws etc. We also verify trade documents and certificates of origin for customs purposes as well as A.T.A. Carnets for trade fair exhibits or professional equipment. Besides organizing information events we maintain networking platforms for entrepreneurs and their specialists. Our international network includes local experts in over 90 countries, which provide various services from market analyses to consultations about country-specific legal conditions.
International business is routine for companies in our region. Nevertheless we are committed to simplifying international procedures and to reduceing trade barriers together with our umbrella organization DIHK (Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry).
International Network
German Chambers of Commerce
All round the globe in more than 90 countries, 130 Chambers of Commerce (Auslandshandelskammern "AHKs") with more than 1.400 employees look after companies which are interested in bilateral economic activities with Germany. These institutions form a unique, performance-oriented, locally experienced and globally present servicing network – the largest of its kind in the world.
European Union
Useful Links for SME
Here you can find various links to EU-based assistance.
Obligations and liability
Trade and import of foodstuffs
Would you like to import foodstuffs or produce and sell foodstuffs yourself? There are a few things to keep in mind here. We are happy to help you and provide you with comprehensive information on the trade and import of foodstuffs.
International
Customs duties
With the establishment of the common market customs borders and customs duties inside the community have been abolished. However customs duties still exist in trade with third countries.