In general, export in foreign trade refers to the cross-border sale of goods or services from the home country to a foreign country. If the places of loading and unloading are in the EU, no export is necessary.
If the places of loading and unloading are located in two different economic areas, export is required.
- Auctions “On behalf of” a seller: in these cases, Surplex does not handle such export process; it's your responsibility as a buyer to correctly export the lot(s) and must coordinate directly with the seller.
- Auctions on Surplex’s name: Surplex carries out an export control for all items which are sold to a third country. As a rule, the export documents are prepared by Surplex. Surplex also usually carries out the application for export licences if these are necessary. If for legal reasons the customs formalities have to be carried out on your behalf, Surplex will be happy to assist you. The export papers are either available directly when the goods are loaded or must be obtained from a customs agent after the goods have been inspected by customs (also called multi-stop). Further information will be provided prior to collection of the goods. Compliance with import regulations, application for import permits, and preparation of transit documents are the responsibility of the buyer.