End-to-end transport logistics
From storage to process control to transport - we support you in the complete supply chain management in transport logistics. With our many years of industrial experience, our own fleet and global logistics network, we reduce your administrative costs and give you transparency and reliability.
Demo pool service for technical equipment
Who doesn't like to test a technical device before buying it? With our demo pool service, you can easily present technical devices to customers, check the availabilities in the system, store devices with us and have them transported and installed by us.
Bronze medal for our commitment to sustainability
If you want to improve, you should regularly allow an honest look from the outside – and that is exactly what we have done. We had our sustainability performance scrutinized by EcoVadis. As a result, the LGI Group was awarded the bronze medal in November 2024.
ReuseIT for a second life
ReuseIT brings ecology and economy into harmony. With the refurbishment of your used IT equipment, old equipment can be resold, individual components reused or recycled.
Career at PTS
Interested in digitalisation and process optimisation? We are business enablers and drivers. We support the improvement of any IT infrastructure and take care of the optimisation and digitalisation of existing processes and more.
Glossary
The definition of import and export is simple: if goods are transported from abroad across the country’s borders into Germany, this is called import. The transport of goods from within the country to abroad is called export. The process of importing and exporting is somewhat more complex than this definition.
If goods are imported from outside the EU, customs play a decisive role. The customs authority monitors whether the imported goods comply with domestic law and the relevant regulations. The goods can only be disposed of after customs clearance. If import duties in the form of customs duty and/or taxes are payable on the goods, the customs authority collects these. The physical import process is completed when the goods arrive at the recipient.
When goods come to Germany from other EU countries, this is also referred to as an import. In principle, there is free movement of goods within the EU, which means that no customs clearance is necessary. However, statistical and tax aspects must be taken into account.
If you want to export goods abroad, they are subject to monitoring. An export declaration must be submitted for every export to a third country. The purpose of this is to monitor bans and restrictions (VuB), control embargoes and ensure compliance with the Dual-Use Regulation. The export declaration also fulfils statistical purposes and serves as proof of VAT exemption. In addition to the customs authority, the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) is also responsible.
It is also important for exporters to observe the laws and regulations applicable in the destination country. In principle, any type of goods can be exported as long as they are not subject to export restrictions. However, adjustments may need to be made to the products beforehand in order to be authorised in another country.
The import and export processes for various goods require regular documentation and checks. These controls also include checking a possible concession obligation and ensuring that the goods have been released under customs law. In addition, an export customs declaration is required for customs clearance, which must be provided by inspectors.
LGI offers all customs services required for the import and export of various goods. We are familiar with all the guidelines relating to customs and import regulations and, above all, always keep up to date with the latest legal changes. So that your import-export business runs smoothly.
Your contact
Head of Corporate Communication & Marketing
Thomas Bogner
+49 8122 567 1131
thomas_bogner@lgi.de
LGI supports companies in importing and exporting from Germany to Europe and all over the world. We offer import customs clearance on authorisation in direct or indirect representation. You can transfer your order via an interface or provide the documents, whichever is easiest for you.
We can also reliably handle worldwide exports for you. Generated export declarations can be sent automatically to a defined distribution list, and we are also happy to support you with export controls.
Our most important import services:
Our most important export services:
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