Customs Clearance Guide, Denmark
Under Synthego’s terms of sale, the customer(Importer of Record) is responsible for customs clearance. This subjects your order to incur the necessary applicable import duties and value-added tax (VAT) upon importing to Denmark.
Please follow these guidelines to provide documents and apply for permits (if needed) within the given time frames to ensure your order is delivered in a timely manner and avoids any customs related delays in transit. Should you have any questions, please contact our Sales Team.
Any customs related delays may compromise product integrity. In the event a delay occurs, please prioritize any requests that may come from the shipping company or Synthego to resolve issues as soon as possible. Synthego cannot be held responsible for replacing orders that are no longer viable due to not following these guidelines.
Customer/Importer Requirements
| Function | Timeline | Guide Section |
|---|---|---|
Tax ID Number (VAT & EORI) | Before Shipment | Section 1 |
Customs Import Costs (Duties & VAT) | Upon importation, before delivery | Section 2 |
Courier Duty & Tax Payment | Upon importation, before delivery | Section 3 |
Section 1 - Tax ID Number (VAT & EORI)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
VAT/Tax ID Number | Also known as a VAT registration number, this is the unique number that identifies a taxable person (or business) or non-taxable legal entity that is registered for VAT. |
How do I find my EU VAT number? | |
EORI Number | EORI stands for “Economic Operators Registration and Identification number”. Businesses and people wishing to trade must use the EORI number as an identification number in all customs procedures when exchanging information with Customs administrations. |
How do I find my EU EORI number? |
Section 2 - Denmark Import Duty & VAT
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Product Description | Synthetic Ribonucleic Acid |
Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) Classification | 2934.99.9090 |
Denmark Import Duty | 6.5% |
Denmark Value Added Tax (VAT) | 25% (A VAT exemption may apply to cells that are imported for research purposes – please consult with your accounting/finance department) |
Section 3 - Payment Methods for Duties and Taxes
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
FedEx Account Number (recommended) | Please provide your FedEx account number to your Synthego sales representative. Synthego will electronically transmit it to FedEx when we are preparing the order for shipment, which should reduce delays associated with customs clearance. |
Credit Or Debit Card | Various other methods exist for the payment of import duties & taxes. Please check your country’s FedEx website for more details. |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
DHL Account Number (recommended) | Please provide your DHL account number to your Synthego sales representative. Synthego will electronically transmit it to DHL when we are preparing the order for shipment, which should reduce delays associated with customs clearance. |
DHL Express App. | Download from either Google Play or the App Store. |
Credit Or Debit Card |
Customer/Importer Optional
| Function | Timeline | Guide Section |
|---|---|---|
Account Number | Before Shipment | Section 4 |
Customs Broker | Before Shipment | Section 5 |
Power of Attorney | Before Shipment | Section 5 |
Section 4 - Account Numbers
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
FedEx Account Number | If you have an account with FedEx, please provide the FedEx account number to your Synthego sales representative. Synthego will transmit the account number to FedEx when scheduling the pickup, which should reduce delays associated with customs clearance. |
DHL Account Number | If you have an account with DHL, please provide the DHL account number to your Synthego sales representative. Synthego will transmit the account number to DHL when scheduling the pickup, which should reduce delays associated with customs clearance. |
Section 5 - Customs Broker
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
FedEx | Customs clearance using FedEx is the preferred method to avoid delays. |
Power of Attorney | If you do not already have an account with DHL, DHL will ask you to sign a Power of Attorney that gives them the authorization to clear the shipment through Customs on your behalf. |
External Customs Broker | Should you elect to clear customs using a customs broker other than FedEx, please provide your customs broker’s contact information(contact name, phone number, and email address) to your Synthego sales representative. It will be included when preparing the shipment for FedEx, which should reduce delays associated with customs clearance. |
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
DHL | Customs clearance using DHL is the preferred method to avoid delays. |
Power of Attorney | If you do not already have an account with DHL, DHL will ask you to sign a Power of Attorney that gives them the authorization to clear the shipment through Customs on your behalf. |
External Customs Broker | Should you elect to clear customs using a customs broker other than DHL, please provide your customs broker’s contact information(contact name, phone number, and email address) to your Synthego sales representative. It will be included when preparing the shipment for DHL, which should reduce delays associated with customs clearance. |
Synthego/Exporter Requirements
| Function | Timeline | Guide Section |
|---|---|---|
Commercial Invoice | Before Shipment | Section 6 |
Packing List | Before Shipment | Section 6 |
Manufacturer’s Declaration | Before Shipment | Section 6 |
Biological Certificate | Before Shipment | Section 6 |
Destination Control Statement | Before Shipment | Section 6 |
Additional Details
Section 6 - Export Documents
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Commercial Invoice | Synthego will produce the commercial invoice for each shipment. |
Packing List | Synthego will produce the packing list for each shipment. The packing list provides all order related details including the purchase order number, the products included within the shipment, and the shipping address. |
Manufacturer’s Declaration | Synthego will produce the manufacturer’s declaration for each shipment. The Manufacturer’s declaration is a document provided by Synthego declaring what it is we are shipping and the certificate of origin. |
Biological Certificate | Synthego will produce the biological certificate for each shipment. The biological certificate provides further explanation of what type of material is shipping to aid in customs clearance. This includes a statement of what biological material is shipping and the amount in vials and ml. |
Destination Control Statement | Synthego will produce the destination control statement for each shipment (included on commercial invoice). |
Posted: July 24, 2023, Last Updated: December 13, 2024
