Austria
Austria Customs Contact Information
Website: https://english.bmf.gv.at/customs/Customs.html
Email: zollinfo@bmf.gv.at
Address: Hintere Zollamtsstraße 2b 1030 Vienna
Telephone: +430151433-0
Austria is a dynamic European Union member trading regionally and covering several markets in Central and Eastern Europe and in the Balkan countries. In accordance with its European Union membership, Austria applies the EU rules that are in force in all European Union countries. While the EU has a rather liberal foreign trade policy, there is a certain number of restrictions, especially on farm products, following the implementation of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy).
Export/Import Requirements
Austria refers to European customs regulations and directives on packaging, import regulations and customs duties. Generally European Union regulations are principally quite liberal. Packaging of food stuffs, wine, textiles and chemicals must meet the packaging and labeling standards. The CE label confirms that EU health, safety and environmental standards have been met for the following product areas:
- Machines
- Building materials
- Telecommunication systems
- Medical apparatus
- Sports equipment
- Toys
- Explosive materials
List of Documents For Imports:
- Commercial invoice
- Custom value declaration
- Freight insurance
- Custom import declaration (SAD form)
- Freight documents
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin Insurance certificate
- VI1 certificate (for wine beverages)
Austria has no foreign trade zones. It has only two customs warehouses in Vienna and Tyrol province, where products of foreign origin may be stored without paying any customs duty.
Sources:
http://www.icaew.com/en/library/subject-gateways/doing-business-in/austria
