What is ETGB? How to Prepare ETGB? (2023)

ETGB is among the documents that companies making micro-exports must fill out. So, what is ETGB, how is it prepared, and what does it do? Read on to get the answers to your questions about the electronic commerce customs declaration.

What is ETGB?

ETGB is a document filled out to determine the tax and other obligations of trade transactions made from one country to another. Its full name is the Electronic Commerce Customs Declaration.

ETGB is used to accelerate and facilitate the customs processes of international commercial transactions. Products with an ETGB certificate are shipped abroad without being opened at customs.

What is the ETGB Registration Number?

The ETGB registration number is a number that expresses the validity of the declaration. This number is given to the declaration by customs officials. It is used to verify the validity of the ETGB and to obtain information regarding this declaration.

If a declaration with an electronic commerce customs declaration registration number has been filled out, this declaration is valid and can be used for customs procedures. It is located in the GÇB/ETGB no. section under the export Information section of the export operation slip.

How to Prepare ETGB?

The ETGB Export Information Form is prepared by filling it out online.

The declaration is made by carrier companies authorized on behalf of buyers and senders. With the ETGB (Electronic Commerce Customs Declaration) application, exporters making micro-scale exports are enabled to export and receive tax refunds by reducing their customs declaration and consultancy costs.

International cargo transport companies such as UPS, FedEx, TNT, and DHL are authorized to issue ETGB for import and export transactions. When quickly creating a shipping instruction on the Navlungo panel, the ETGB Export Information Form and Commercial Invoice (Proforma) are automatically generated in the background. By printing these documents, products can be easily dispatched within the scope of Micro Export.

You can examine the sample ETGB document below:

Sample ETGB Export Information Form

How to Create an ETGB Declaration with Navlungo?

Navlungo can also request the ETGB document from the carrier company on your behalf. For this, you need to select "micro export" as the shipment type on the Navlungo panel, create your offer, and then submit your e-archive invoice. Following this, the ETGB declaration requested from the carrier company will be forwarded to you by Navlungo.

The proforma and ETGB export information form are automatically prepared on the Navlungo system. You only need to upload your e-archive invoice to the system. You can upload your e-archive invoice, prepared in Turkish without VAT and in the amount of the proforma, to the system with a stamp and signature.

When you send the products to our warehouse along with your documents, our warehouse staff will print out the proforma, ETGB export information form, and your invoice to carry out the dispatch process.

What is the Scope of ETGB?

The scope of the electronic commerce customs declaration may vary depending on the nature of the products to be exported. However, in general, the electronic commerce customs declaration covers the following processes:

• Trade transactions conducted electronically from one country to another

• The nature of the products used in these transactions

• The price and quantity of the products

• Documents and permits for the products issued by the exporting country

• Detailed information of the product

How Does the ETGB Export and Import Process Work?

The ETGB export process is used in cases where the product value does not exceed 15,000 Euros and the weight does not exceed 300 kilograms. It enables export transactions to be carried out more easily by freeing them from the costs and procedures arising from customs transactions.

• The exporting/importing company determines the price and quantity of the products to be exported and fills out the electronic commerce customs declaration.

• The ETGB is sent to customs officials.

• Customs officials examine the ETGB and approve the procedures if it is valid.

• The exporting/importing company ships the products to be exported based on the approved electronic commerce customs declaration.

Frequently Asked Questions About ETGB

The questions frequently asked by users about ETGB are as follows:

What is Shipping with ETGB?

Shipping with ETGB refers to the shipment of products included in the scope of micro-export with lower taxes and fewer documents. During shipment, the document is prepared by integrator companies.

Who Can Use ETGB?

ETGB can be used by companies whose products do not exceed a value of 5,000 Euros and a weight of 300 kilograms.