Customs & Trade Professional (English) — Wissenscheck

1. What is a correct commodity description in customs?

A detailed product name The brand name of the product A general description of the product The price of the product

2. Why is correct classification of the customs tariff important?

To make the product cheaper To determine import VAT To avoid delivery delays To calculate customs duties

3. What function do free trade agreements have in the customs process?

They reduce customs costs They enable duty-free imports They increase import tax They shorten delivery times

4. What is export control?

A security check at the airport A verification of certain goods during export The control of shipping documents The registration of trading companies

5. Which document is particularly important for export?

The sender's ID card The invoice The delivery note The commercial invoice and proof of origin

6. What can happen if the customs tariff is incorrectly stated?

The product is sold at a higher price Customs delays occur Customs duties are not paid Shipping becomes faster

7. Why is it useful to inform yourself about export control laws?

To reduce storage costs To avoid fines To speed up customs clearance To increase profit

8. What is meant by 'dual-use goods' in customs?

Goods that can be imported and exported Products that can be used for both military and civilian purposes Products that are double-packed Goods that are traded at special rates

9. How can delivery delays at customs be minimized?

By paying higher fees By accurate customs tariff numbers and correct documentation By fast delivery via airmail By waiving export controls

10. What information is particularly important when importing goods?

The number of employees in the company The sender's address The commodity description and customs tariff number The planned sales strategy

11. Import Processing: Which documents are required for customs declaration?

Commercial invoice, proof of origin if applicable, transport documents Only the commercial invoice Transport documents and insurance certificate Certificates of origin and warehouse certificate

12. Import Processing: How are customs duties calculated in Switzerland?

Based on the weight of the goods Based on the value of imported goods Only based on the customs tariff Through a flat fee

13. Import Processing: How are customs duties calculated in the EU?

Based on the weight of the goods Based on the customs value of the goods Only based on the customs tariff Through a flat fee

14. Import Processing: What happens if documents are missing or information on commercial documents is incomplete?

The goods are released anyway It leads at least to delays in customs clearance The goods are returned Nothing happens

15. Import Processing: What role does the customs tariff number play at minimum?

It determines the amount of customs duties It is only relevant for statistical purposes It is needed for transport documents It has no significance

16. Import Processing: What is the first step in a planned import?

Payment of customs duties Obtaining necessary documents Research and procurement of suitable suppliers and products Transport of goods

17. Import Processing: Which insurance is important for the import process?

Life insurance Transport insurance Liability insurance Travel insurance

18. Import Processing: What is the most common reason for delays in customs clearance?

Customs inspections by customs officers Missing or inaccurate information and commodity descriptions on commercial documents Customs holding too many shipments Illegal transactions

19. Import Processing: How can I speed up imports?

Develop better commodity descriptions and information with Douana Complain to customs Complain to the freight forwarder Complain to the supplier

20. Incoterms 2020: What do Incoterms 2020 define?

Customs duties Trade restrictions Delivery conditions Exchange rates

21. Incoterms 2020: Which clause requires the seller to clear the goods for export but not to assume further transport costs?

EXW DDP FCA CPT

22. Incoterms 2020: Which clause is used exclusively for sea transport?

CIF DAP CPT FCA

23. Incoterms 2020: Under which clause does the seller bear all risks and costs until the goods arrive at the destination, uncleared?

DDP FAS DAP CIP

24. Incoterms 2020: Which clause means that the seller is not responsible for loading and export clearance of the goods?

FCA EXW DDP FAS

25. Incoterms 2020: Under which clause is the seller obliged to insure the goods?

FCA CPT CIP DDP

26. Incoterms 2020: Which clause ensures that the seller loads the goods onto the vessel nominated by the buyer for collection, without assuming the main transport costs?

FOB CPT CIF DAP

27. Incoterms 2020: Which clause obligates the seller to arrange transport insurance in addition to freight costs?

CPT CIF DDP FCA

28. Incoterms 2020: Under which clause does the risk of loss or damage to the goods pass from seller to buyer as soon as the goods are handed over to the carrier?

DAP EXW DDP CPT

29. Incoterms 2020: Which clause is recommended specifically for container sea freight instead of FOB?

FAS FCA DAP CIF