Export Documentation

Export Documentation for Poland: Required Documents

Documents for shipping to or from Poland: core documents, certificates, restricted goods, and customs procedures.

Country
Poland
Customs authority
National Revenue Administration (KAS)
Trading bloc
European Union
Currency
PLN
Estimated clearance
1-3 days typical

EORI number required

EU customs framework applies

VAT (23% standard rate)

Growing logistics hub for Eastern Europe

Core documents

  • Commercial Invoice (required): English or Polish
  • Packing List (required): Package contents
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Customs Declaration (required): SAD form

Additional documents

  • Certificate of Origin: For FTA rates
  • CE Documentation: For regulated products

Special certificates

  • CE Mark: applies to Regulated products, issued by Notified bodies.

Customs procedures

  • PUESC electronic system
  • EU framework
  • Growing efficiency

Restricted goods

  • Food products
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Dual-use goods

Prohibited goods

  • Weapons
  • Narcotics
  • Counterfeit goods

Tips

  • Gdansk main Baltic port
  • Good for Eastern European distribution
  • Growing e-commerce hub

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Frequently asked questions

Why use Poland as entry point?

Poland offers access to Eastern European markets and has become a major logistics hub.

What are Poland's main ports?

Gdansk and Gdynia on the Baltic Sea are the main container ports.