EU Post-Clearance Audit &
Duty Recovery
Recover overpaid customs duties across all EU member states. Our AI-powered platform analyses your SAD data, verifies CN code classifications, identifies missed preferential origin claims, and builds customs-authority-ready evidence packs.
Why EU Imports Are Leaking Duty Across Borders
The EU customs union should make things simpler—one tariff for 27 countries. But in practice, the complexity compounds. Different brokers in different member states, different interpretations of CN codes, different documentation standards for preferential origin.
If you import through Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp, you likely have three different brokers using three different approaches. One might classify your product under CN 8471; another uses 8473. The duty difference? Potentially 10% or more.
No one is watching the whole picture. Until now.
Common EU Entry Errors We Find
CN Code Inconsistencies
Same product classified differently across member states, leading to duty overpayments.
Missed FTA Preferences
Goods qualify under EU-UK TCA or other FTAs, but origin documentation wasn't complete.
Customs Valuation Errors
Royalties, commissions, or transport costs incorrectly included or excluded from customs value.
Quota & Suspension Missed
Tariff suspensions or quotas available but not claimed at time of entry.
The Multi-Broker Challenge
When you use different customs brokers across the EU, each one only sees their slice of your trade. They can't identify patterns across your entire EU operation—and they certainly won't audit each other's work.
You need a single view across all entry points. Someone watching the entire EU picture.
Our EU-Wide Audit & Recovery Process
We consolidate your SAD data from all EU entry points, identify classification inconsistencies and missed preferences, and build customs-authority-ready correction packages for each member state.
Multi-Country Data Consolidation
We collect SAD data from all your EU entry points—whether you import through one port or twenty. Commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and broker documentation flow into a single normalised dataset.
Cross-Border CN Code Analysis
Our platform compares classifications across member states and flags inconsistencies:
- Same SKU classified differently in Germany vs. Netherlands
- Historical changes in classification creating duty variances
- BTI rulings not consistently applied across entry points
Preferential Origin Verification
We analyse your supply chains against EU FTA rules of origin. Where goods qualify for preferential treatment under EU-UK TCA, EU-Japan EPA, or other agreements, we verify the documentation and identify recoverable duty.
Member State Filing Packages
Each EU country has slightly different procedures for post-clearance amendments. We prepare country-specific packages that meet local requirements:
- Corrected SAD documentation
- CN classification justification
- Origin proof documentation
- Duty calculation worksheets
Ongoing EU-Wide Monitoring
Continuous monitoring across all your EU entry points. We catch classification drift, track FTA eligibility changes, and ensure consistent treatment regardless of which broker or port handles your shipments.
The EU Advantage
Multi-country importers typically recover 2–4% of their annual EU duty spend. For a business paying €5M in duties across the EU, that's €100K–€200K back in working capital.
Plus, consolidated compliance visibility strengthens your AEO status and audit readiness across all member states.
Why EU Importers Choose MyCustomsInfo®
Pan-EU Visibility
Single dashboard across all 27 member states. See patterns your individual brokers can't.
AEO-Ready
Documented compliance checks that demonstrate due diligence to customs authorities.
Outcome-Focused
Performance-based pricing. We only succeed when you recover duty.
Beyond the EU
EU customs is just one of 8+ regimes we support. If you also import into the UK post-Brexit, US, Canada, or Asia-Pacific, you get consistent methodology and a unified view across all jurisdictions.
EU Duty Recovery Success Stories
Automotive Parts Manufacturer
Manufacturing Sector • €12M Annual EU Duty Spend
A European automotive parts manufacturer recovered €380,000 in duty overpayments across Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Poland. Our cross-border analysis identifiedCN code inconsistencies where identical parts were classified differently depending on entry point, plus missed EU-UK TCA origin claims on UK-sourced components.
"Most EU importers have no idea they're classifying the same product differently across member states. Each broker does their best, but no one's comparing notes. We regularly find 2-3 different CN codes being used for identical SKUs—and the duty implications are significant."
Frequently Asked Questions about EU Duty Recovery
Which EU member states do you cover?
We provide post-clearance audit and duty recovery services across all 27 EU member states. Whether you import through Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, or any other EU port, we analyse your SAD data and identify recoverable overpayments. For multi-country operations, we provide consolidated reporting across all your EU entry points.
How far back can we claim duty recovery in the EU?
Under EU customs law (Union Customs Code), the standard recovery period is 3 years from the date of notification of the customs debt. However, this can vary by member state and error type. Some countries allow extensions in specific circumstances. Our team analyses your historical data to identify all recoverable overpayments within the applicable timeframes.
What about preferential origin claims under EU FTAs?
We specialise in identifying missed preferential origin opportunities under EU Free Trade Agreements (EU-UK TCA, EU-Japan EPA, EU-Korea FTA, etc.). Many importers pay MFN duty rates when their goods actually qualify for preferential treatment. We verify origin documentation and help you claim the duty savings.
How does this help with AEO status?
AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) audits scrutinise your compliance history. Our ongoing monitoring creates a documented audit trail that demonstrates due diligence. When customs authorities review your operations, you have evidence of systematic compliance checks—which is exactly what AEO assessors want to see.
Ready to Recover Your EU Duty Overpayments?
Get a complimentary assessment of your EU customs data. We'll identify classification inconsistencies and show you exactly where the money is hiding.