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Importing to Poland
At the heart of Central Europe, Poland has a fast-growing and competitive tech sector with profitable opportunities for tech importers. Customs delays are fairly common, so it’s vital to keep up with EU and Polish trade regulations.
Tax
up to 23%
Duties
up to 7%
Lead Times
2 - 3 weeks
Restricted Items
N/A
Best Carrier Option
Freight Forwarder
Non-Working Days
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
Prominent Language
Polish
Exporting and Importing To Poland
Poland’s top exports include automobile parts, electric batteries, computers, and various furniture, mainly to Germany, Czechia, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. Top imports include crude and refined petroleum, cars, automobile parts, and broadcasting equipment, mainly from Germany, China, Italy, the Netherlands, and Czechia.
Trade between Poland and EU members is seamless as Poland is a member of the European Union and the Customs Union. As a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), transactions between Poland and other EEA members are duty-free. For non-EU goods imported into Poland, it has adopted the Common Customs Tariff, which is used alongside Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) to calculate customs duties.
Poland’s ICT sector is continuously growing, with its ICT exports expected to be valued at $12 billion by 2029. According to the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Poland has three IT basins: Warsaw, Krakow, and Wroclaw
Poland has a thriving software development industry, with over 63,000 software development companies in 2022. Krakow alone has over 1,300 software companies and a talent pool growing by 10% annually. Companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have invested in Poland’s IT environment. 14,3% of Poland’s service exports in 2022 comprised ICT services.
Poland has the potential to become a data center hub for the CEE region. This makes it an ideal and profitable location for importers of ICT, AI tech, software services, and more.
Population
36,69 M
Biggest Industry by Export
Vehicles
Capital City
Warsaw
Biggest Industry by Import
Machinery
DDP Shipping To Poland
With TecEx DDP shipping to Poland, your tech goods can join the growing data center hub. If you plan to import to Poland, TecEx can help you acquire the necessary documents, certifications, and permits to streamline your Polish customs clearance. Our DDP solution means that we handle your shipment from pre-compliance, to pick-up, to last-mile delivery.
Poland has many import regulations, along with EU directives and a wide range of stringent export controls. These overlapping and intricate requirements are challenging for shippers to keep up with. TecEx is always up-to-date with the latest changes and can ensure compliance with every layer of regulations that affects your imports or exports.
We also offer a TecEx warehousing solution to deconsolidate your goods before reaching Poland. With our strong relationship with the Netherlands and network of warehousing hubs, you can import via the Netherlands. If your exports need to stop at a warehouse, TecEx can export your goods via the Netherlands as your EOR.
Unique Pain Points For Importing to Poland
Customs clearance delays and penalties are a real risk when importing to Poland. Common errors include incorrect tariff classification under the EU Combined Nonclamenture, inaccurate valuation of goods, unintentional sanctions violations, and missing documentation. With the TecEx DDP solution for Poland, we will ensure your shipments avoid these common errors.
As a member of the European Union, importing to and exporting from Poland requires shippers to comply with both EU regulations and Polish regulations.
Countries Associated with Poland
Europe
Germany
Europe
France
Specific Compliance Regulations
EORI Number Poland
Non-EU companies need an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number to export and import to Poland and the EU. Obtaining this number from Polish authorities can be time-consuming, but TecEx can help you acquire it.
With an EORI number, a company can acquire Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status which simplifies customs processes. An application and submission can take up to a year, with an additional 120 days for site visits and customs assessments afterward.
Single Administrative Document (SAD)
The SAD is a vital basis for customs clearance in Poland, the EU, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia, and the Republic of North Macedonia. The document minimizes administrative hassle by describing goods and their movement. It applies to any goods undergoing any customs procedure – export, import, warehousing, temporary import. It also applies to transit when the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) is not used.
EU Batteries Directive
As a member of the EU, Poland applies the EU Batteries DIrective. The regulation stipulates specific labeling and packaging requirements when importing batteries and requirements for facilitating their repair and reuse. You can learn more about shipping batteries here.
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
REACH restricts certain chemicals imported into EEA members in excess of one metric ton.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements under the WEEE Directive stipulate that certain products must be registered before they can clear customs. This is arranged with a national authority or local partner. The products or packaging must also display the universal recycling icon, as consumers must be informed that their purchase should be recycled.
The Restriction on Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive
Certain chemicals may not be used in electrical and electronic equipment, which must be marked CE to certify compliance before it may be imported to Poland.
Sanctions on Russia and Belarus
Separate from its EU obligations, Poland imposed its own sanctions against Russia and Belarus with the Polish Sanctions Act. The EU’s sanctions include the prohibition of shipping dual-use goods to Russia. Poland went further to introduce penalties for violations of these sanctions and to ban the import of coal originating from Russia or Belarus. Supplying sanctioned goods from Poland can result in at least three years imprisonment.
Mill Test Certificate (MTC)
Also known as a Material Test Report (MTR), an MTC is required when importing iron and steel goods to the EU. This prevents goods made from materials originating from Russia from entering the EU. Ideally, this is sourced from a manufacturer, but TecEx can help you navigate this complex requirement.
Poland Export Controls
Poland enforces various export controls as a member of the EU, the Australia Group, the Wassenaar Arrangement, the Missile Technology Control Regime, and the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
These initiatives have a range of purposes, including supporting the non-proliferation of chemical and biological weapons, contributing to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction, and promoting responsibility and harmonized export controls for dual-use goods and technologies.
These goods typically require a non-EU exporter to apply for the relevant export license from the relevant authority. TecEx as your Exporter of Record (EOR) can assist with these complicated applications.
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