The C88 declaration document has eight copies in total. The first three copies are used by the exporting country, and the last five copies follow the goods. Its core elements include the unique import identification code, exporter, importer, and declarant. This identification code is also the only credential for customers to apply to customs for retrieving relevant documents, so it must not be lost.

Note: The C88 declaration document does not signify cargo release. The actual release status depends on customs notification. Additionally, it cannot be used for tax reduction purposes.

Another declaration document is the C79, which differs slightly from the C88. The C79 primarily records the sellers monthly import VAT data and serves as a tax declaration document. Unlike the C88, as long as you ship goods to Europe and clear customs using your own VAT, the local tax authority will send the C79 declaration document to you.

The similarity between C79 and C88 is that both are key documents for customs clearance and tax declaration. Sellers need to use their own EORI number and VAT number for customs clearance, and check these two documents to confirm whether there are declaration errors or VAT number misuse. The difference is that C79 can be deducted during tax declaration, which is different from C88.

In summary, both declaration documents are crucial and must be filled out accurately!