Procedures and Regulations

The SOIVRE (Official Service for Inspection, Surveillance, and Regulation of Exports) is a quality control service under the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism, aimed at ensuring compliance with regulations in foreign trade operations. A Bit of History The origin of this foreign trade quality control system dates back to the early 20th century when […]

“ Forget About Paperwork and Procedures! Enjoy Total Security Without Losing Profitability. The NO FARMIN certificate is a document that certifies that the imported goods are not classified as pharmaceutical products under Law 14/1986. It is mandatory to complete and present it at Customs for any import from third countries. Regardless of the type of […]

The retention of imported goods at customs is the worst nightmare for any company, as this situation can ruin many hours of work and cause significant extra costs. The most common reasons for a shipment being held are poorly prepared shipping marks, errors in the tariff code, lack of product approval, missing DUA, and other […]

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) created Incoterms in 1936 with the aim of providing importers and exporters with a standardized global language that facilitates transparency in international transactions. These rules are accepted by governments, judicial authorities, and professionals as a bridge to standardize trade between countries. Their importance lies in the fact that any small […]

All companies must process VAT on imports, complying with specific rules regarding declaration and invoicing to avoid issues with tax authorities and high penalties. The requirements vary depending on whether the country of origin of the goods is intra-community or not part of the European Union. Generally, VAT on imports must be processed at the […]

The new measure establishes regular phytosanitary controls for certain imported goods in wooden packaging originating from China and Belarus. The aim is to ensure compliance with European Union requirements regarding the marking of wooden packaging material and to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms into the destination country. The phytosanitary certificate is a necessary document […]

Apricot dried apricots (Prunus armeniaca), Spain is one of the main global consumers of this product alongside Italy or France. Mainly, this product is consumed during winter, as an accompaniment on the Christmas table. Dried apricots are a fruit full of fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins, and minerals. All these properties make their consumption truly healthy. Apricot […]

On September 3rd, developers of solar parks were left with a good taste in their mouths as the European Union announced the expiration of antidumping measures for photovoltaic panels from China, dismissing the extension of barriers against the import of such products over time.After five years of measures against solar panels imported from China, the […]

Import licenses are necessary administrative procedures to introduce goods from third countries. To obtain them, it is necessary to submit the application to the corresponding administrative body. The World Trade Organization (WTO) contemplates two categories, automatic and non-automatic.This process is an essential requirement for importing goods, as stated in Article VIII of the GATT (General […]

At Bull Importer, we keep our clients informed about the latest anti-dumping measures imposed by the European Commission, as well as all matters related to regulations and customs duties. Electric Bicycles Originating from China The Implementing Regulation was modified to include bicycles with pedal assistance and equipped with an auxiliary electric motor among the products […]