Step-by-step legal duties for importing physical products into the EU
Your country determines which legal framework applies β EU member states share the same customs union and product regulations, but the US, Canada, and UK operate under entirely different systems.
Your legal obligations differ significantly depending on whether you place the product on the market yourself or distribute an already-compliant product.
The origin country determines customs duties, anti-dumping measures, and trade restrictions.
Select the category that best matches your product. This determines which directives, regulations, and customs procedures apply.
EU and Czech primary sources, read and checked by hand. Last verified: . Everything below is sorted by its own effective date, so an item stops being “upcoming” the day it starts applying — without anyone editing this page.
EU and Czech law specify exactly what information must appear on every package sold to consumers. Requirements vary by product category β select yours below.
This tool is updated regularly and links to official EU and Czech government sources.
It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Always verify with a licensed customs agent or legal advisor before your first shipment.
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