Overview of Greenland Customs Import and Export Policy
Abstract:As an autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland's customs policy is deeply influenced by Denmark, and also combines the local special geographical environment and economic conditions. Due to Greenland's remote geographical location, severe cold climate, and fragile ecological environment, its import and export policy is relatively strict, with the main purpose of protecting the local environment, residents' health and economy.
Main points of import and export policies:
Goods declaration:
All imported and exported goods must be declared to Greenland Customs, providing detailed cargo information, including name, quantity, value, origin, etc.
Prohibited import items:
Dangerous goods: Inflammable and explosive materials, toxic and hazardous
substances, radioactive substances, etc.
Endangered wild animals and plants and their products: In accordance with
the provisions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITES), the import and export of endangered species is prohibited.
Counterfeit goods: The import of counterfeit goods that infringe
intellectual property rights is prohibited.
Certain foods: In order to protect the local ecosystem and residents'
health, there are strict restrictions on the import of certain foods.
Import license: The import of certain specific goods requires an import
license in advance.
Proof of Origin: In order to enjoy tariff preferences, imported goods need
to provide a certificate of origin.
Sanitary quarantine: Animal and plant products and food are subject to
strict sanitary quarantine.
Environmental protection: There are strict restrictions on goods that may
pollute the environment.
Tariffs: Greenland's tariff policy is closely related to Denmark's tariff policy, but there are also some adjustments considering the local special circumstances.
Factors affecting Greenland's customs policy
Denmark's EU membership: As an autonomous territory of Denmark, Greenland's
trade policy is influenced by the EU.
Arctic Council: Greenland is a member of the Arctic Council and its
environmental policies are influenced by the Arctic Council.
Local economy: Greenland's economy mainly relies on fisheries and mining, so the relevant import and export policies will be affected by local economic development.