Licensed Customs Clearance in Romania & Procedure 42 EU VAT Exemption
Fast, compliant customs clearance in Port of Constanța and Bucharest Otopeni. Dedicated classification for electronics, BESS batteries, industrial cargo, and intra-EU supply via Procedure 42.
Licensed Customs Brokerage & Procedure 42 Clearance in Romania
Customs clearance is the critical checkpoint of every international supply chain. Arwen Olsen acts as your licensed customs representative in Romania, ensuring accurate tariff coding (HS Codes), fast document validation, and immediate release.
Procedure 42: Direct EU Supply with Import VAT Deferral
If you import goods into the European Union via Port of Constanța or Bucharest and their final destination is another EU member country (e.g. Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Germany), Procedure 42 allows you to clear customs in Romania without paying local import VAT upfront.
Import / Export Documentation
EORI verification, EUR.1 / ATR origin documents, T1 transit declarations, and sanitary-veterinary coordination.
HS Code Advisory
Pre-shipment classification for energy storage, lithium modules, inverters, and heavy machinery to prevent tariff disputes.
Customs office locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Procedure 42 and how can it benefit my company?
Customs Procedure 42 is an EU fiscal mechanism allowing companies to import goods into the EU via Romania with exemption from upfront import VAT, provided the goods are immediately dispatched in an intra-Community supply to another EU Member State.
Where are Arwen Olsen customs brokerage offices located?
We operate licensed customs clearance desks in the Port of Constanța (Constanța South - Agigea) and Bucharest (Henri Coandă Otopeni International Airport and regional customs offices).
What documents are required for customs clearance in Romania?
Standard import clearance requires a valid EU EORI number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, transport document (Ocean Bill of Lading, Air Waybill, or Rail SMGS/CMR), Certificate of Origin (if applicable), and CE compliance certificates or MSDS sheets for regulated cargo such as BESS and lithium batteries.
What is a T1 transit declaration and when is it required?
A T1 transit declaration allows non-EU goods to move under customs bond from the first port of entry (such as Port of Constanța) to an inland customs office in Romania or another EU country, deferring customs duties and import VAT until final clearance at destination.
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