Separate territories
Greenland and the Faroe Islands follow their own customs rules.
Denmark is one of Europe's most connected countries and a growing home for large green data centres. Its businesses and public bodies need a steady supply of IT equipment. Importing to Denmark needs an EU EORI number, CE-marked products and a correct declaration with Danish customs (Toldstyrelsen). The exact destination also matters, because not every Danish territory follows EU rules. We act as your importer of record in Denmark and manage every filing for you.
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Greenland and the Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but outside the EU.
Mainland Denmark follows EU customs and VAT rules, with import VAT of 25%. Greenland and the Faroe Islands are outside both the EU customs union and the EU VAT area. They have their own customs authorities, tariffs and taxes. Goods sent to them from Denmark are treated as exports, and goods coming back are treated as imports. Each destination needs its own paperwork.
EXPORTER MANAGED SHIPMENTS, WITH TRADEWISE AS IOR
First, you share your commercial invoice and product details. Then, you name TradeWise as the official entity legally responsible for importing your goods into Denmark. Once you set up this process, all your future shipments go through the same smooth process. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in Denmark, from customs entries to import VAT.
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Every Denmark shipment follows this path when TradeWise is your importer of record.
We check if goods go to mainland Denmark, Greenland or the Faroe Islands.
Our broker lodges the entry with Toldstyrelsen under our EORI.
Duty and 25% import VAT are calculated on the customs value.
Customs releases the goods and they move to your end user.
What Danish Customs Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
Toldstyrelsen, the Danish Customs Agency, clears all imports into Denmark under the EU Union Customs Code. Duty depends on the commodity code of each item, and import VAT of 25% applies. Many IT products carry 0% duty, but import VAT still applies. Wondering how to import laptops and servers to Denmark? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
TradeWise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
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A missing EORI, a wrong commodity code or a weak conformity file can stop a shipment at the border. That is where TradeWise steps in. Our specialists review your invoices, conformity papers and battery documents before your shipment leaves. TradeWise takes on the backend work, saving you time.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
Greenland and the Faroe Islands follow their own customs rules.
Without a Danish VAT number, import VAT cannot be recovered easily.
Producers of electrical goods must register with the Danish producer register.
At 25%, import VAT is a large cost if paid upfront.
July holidays reduce office staff across the country.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in Denmark.
TradeWise prepares and files every customs entry correctly. Our IOR services in Denmark help you import IT equipment to Denmark without penalties or delay.
ExpertWe plan mainland, Greenland and Faroe shipments with the right rules for each.
TerritoryOur team classifies and values your goods early to avoid costly corrections.
ClassificationThese are the Denmark import regulations for IT equipment, the authorities and rules your goods must satisfy before they can be sold or used. Do I need an importer of record in Denmark? If you have no EU entity or Danish VAT number, yes. TradeWise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
CE marking shows that a product meets EU rules. For IT and telecom gear, this usually covers the Low Voltage, EMC, Radio Equipment and RoHS directives. Each product needs an EU declaration of conformity and a technical file, and the importer's details must appear on the product or packaging. In Denmark, the Danish Safety Technology Authority checks electrical and radio products on the market. TradeWise checks your files to speed up Denmark import customs clearance.
The Danish Customs Agency checks declarations and collects duty.
Checks the safety of electrical and radio products.
The Danish producer register for electrical and electronic equipment.
Denmark is known for shipping, wind energy, pharma and food. Aarhus is its largest container port, and Copenhagen Airport is its main air cargo hub.
Its main trading partners include Germany, Sweden, the United States and Norway.
With the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public holidays can delay customs work, and spring has several of them.
March or April
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays.
5 June
Many offices close for all or part of the day.
Late December
Offices slow down from 24 December to 1 January.
Every Week
The weekend in Denmark. Plan customs work for Monday to Friday.
Tell us what you want to import into Denmark. Our team will help you with all the requirements and paperwork. After that we will send you a quote with every cost listed.
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