Croatia ICT Equipment Import Requirements
Croatia stands out as a promising import destination for IT equipment importers seeking sustainable international growth. Its favorable government incentives, innovation-driven economy, and seamless EU market access make it attractive.
The country is emerging as a leading ICT and technology hub in central and Southeast Europe, attracting global tech leaders and investors.
However, navigating EU and Croatian customs and technical regulations requires a technology importer of record to ensure compliance and ease market entry.
Let’s explore the IT and telecom equipment requirements for importing into Croatia!
Import Requirements for ICT Equipment into Croatia
IT and telecom equipment imported into Croatia must align with the following technical and safety standards:
1. Electrical Equipment Regulations
Your equipment must fulfill the following technical requirements:
- CE Marking: Electrical and electronic equipment must bear the CE mark to verify compliance with relevant EU directives.
- Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Equipment must be accompanied by a DoC as proof of compliance with EU requirements, and a copy must be kept for 10 years post-import.
- RoHS compliance: IT equipment must adhere to the EU’s restriction on hazardous substances.
- WEEE Registration: To comply with the WEEE directive, Croatian and foreign producers must register with the Extended Producer Responsibility Register (EPRR).
- REACH Compliance: EU manufacturers and importers must register chemical substances exceeding the 1 ton/year threshold before equipment reaches the EU market. Non-EU residents must do so via an authorised EU-based entity (REACH Only Representative).
- EMC Testing: Equipment must pass an electromagnetic compatibility test to avoid interference with other devices.
2. Documentation Requirements
For timely customs clearance in Croatia, importers must submit the following documentation:
- Entry Summary Declaration (ENS)-Filed electronically before goods arrive at the first EU point of entry under the Union Customs Code (UCC)
- Customs Import Declaration (SAD)- the standard form for clearing goods into Croatia, covering duties and VAT
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading/ airway bill
- Certificates of origin (required for preferential tariff application)
Packing list - CE Declaration of Conformity
3. Customs Requirements
Importers must comply with Croatia’s customs and tax procedures:
Duties and Taxes
- Customs Duties: Croatia applies the EU’s customs tariff (TARIC).
- Value Added Tax (VAT): The standard VAT is 25% (calculated on customs value + applicable duties)
Customs Clearance
- Goods entering Croatia remain under customs supervision from arrival until customs clearance
- Customs clearance involves a risk-based assessment to determine the level of inspection required
- Customs authorities accept electronic signatures but require final documentation submitted in writing
- An authorised IOR or a customs agent must file the SAD and settle applicable duties and taxes before goods are released into free circulation
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Expand into Croatia with a Trusted IOR
Importing IT equipment into Croatia compliantly can be challenging without an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) in the EU.
Blackthorne IOR’s AEO status, coupled with our experience in international trade, is key to handling the following on your behalf:
- Customs procedures, including SAD and ENS filing, EORI registration, and accurate tariff classification
- Compliance with EU and Croatian technical regulations
- Coordinated clearance through Croatian ports/airports for timely door-to-door delivery
- Compliance monitoring via real-time updates on national and international regulatory changes
- Cost-efficient importation with duty-free optimisation, VAT recovery management, and import and export licensing management.
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