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Pallet Positions: CCG1, CCG2 and Double-Deck Loading

Planning pallet positions in a truck: what CCG1 and CCG2 mean for pallet load height, and when double-deck loading actually pays off.

Commodity Code: Classification, Tariff Number and Intrastat

Commodity code and customs tariff number are often confused. Here's how to find the right statistical commodity code for Intrastat and customs.

Customs Fees China: Tariff Rate, Calculation and Example

Calculating customs fees for China imports: customs value, tariff rate, and import VAT explained, with a worked example for buyers and procurement teams.

Customs Declaration: Process, Documents and ATLAS

Customs declarations via ATLAS explained: what information and documents buyers must give their customs agent and how an import declaration works.

Certificate of Origin: EUR.1, Trade Agreements & Duty

Certificate of origin vs. preferential proof explained: which document you need, how to apply, and how to actually save on duty.

Import VAT in Germany: Calculation and Input Tax Deduction

German import VAT (EUSt) explained: how it's calculated from the customs value, how it differs from duty, input tax deduction and 2021 exemption change.