A practical importer sequence
- Identify the economic operator. Confirm the importer, declarant, and required EORI setup.
- Classify the goods. Establish the CN/TARIC basis and identify tariff and non-tariff measures.
- Check origin and trade measures. Review preferences, quotas, anti-dumping, safeguards, and supporting evidence where relevant.
- Map product legislation. Determine whether CE marking, a Declaration of Performance or Conformity, technical documentation, testing, labeling, instructions, or language rules apply.
- Verify the shipment file. Cross-check the commercial, transport, customs, and product documents before dispatch.
Construction-product questions
For products within the Construction Products Regulation framework, the harmonised specification, intended use, declared performance, CE marking route, technical documentation, and importer obligations need product-specific review. Not every item sold into construction follows the same route, and CE marking should not be assumed merely because a supplier can print a logo.
Use official sources and qualified review
This guide is an orientation map, not a conformity decision. Start with the European Commission sources below, then confirm the exact product and transaction with the responsible broker, conformity specialist, testing body, or authority.
Primary sources
Official sources used to frame the guidance. Check the current product and transaction before acting.
Compare your real specification and destination
Use a transparent cost model, or request a source-backed supplier and route comparison for one construction product.