Disclaimer: This is just a general rule of thump. We recommend consulting an expert to ensure guidance tailored to your company’s specific situation.
In the following table you can locate the 4 different activity types and their key requirements:
Feature | DOMESTIC | TRADE | IMPORT | EXPORT |
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Geolocation Required | Yes (EU production site) | No | Yes (non-EU production site) | Yes (EU production site) |
Referenced DDS Required | No | Yes (reference + verification number) | No | No |
Production Location | Within EU | Already produced, within EU | Outside EU | Within EU |
Typical Use Case | EU producer declares own goods | EU trader passing along EU goods | Importing commodities into EU | Exporting commodities from EU |