ESI, LOGISTIQUE EVENEMENTIELLE, TRANSPORTS D’ŒUVRES D’ART & DEMENAGEMENTS
Logistique sur-mesure
ESI, LOGISTIQUE EVENEMENTIELLE, TRANSPORTS D’ŒUVRES D’ART & DEMENAGEMENTS
Logistique sur-mesure
As a customs broker and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), Group ESI facilitates all your import-export procedures with simplified customs declarations.
The transportation of works of art and international removals require meticulous customs formalities to guarantee safe and compliant passage through customs.
Backed by its expertise and AEO accreditation, Group ESI offers complete management of customs formalities, whether for exports, temporary or definitive imports, Community transit or temporary storage in bond.
We can handle all your international customs procedures, from final or temporary exports and imports, to customs transit and bonded warehousing.
On departure of your goods, we handle all export formalities:
On arrival in the destination country, our subsidiaries or selected agents are also authorized to carry out all import formalities:
within the framework of the regulations in force in their country.
For international transport, ESI is also a freight forwarder and IATA-certified agent.
Customs formalities for international moves and moves from abroad to France are very important to ensure that logistics comply with customs regulations. Customs help to protect our heritage by checking the documents required for the movement of goods of historical, artistic, archaeological, aesthetic, scientific or technical value.
For international moves, you’ll need to prepare a number of documents, such as a declaration of temporary or definitive export, depending on the length of time the goods will be abroad. Certificates of origin (purchase, etc.) may also be required.
For moves from abroad to France, customs formalities include the import declaration, the presentation of documents such as the commercial invoice proving the provenance of the moving items, the certificate of residence, and the detailed list of goods. Whether you are moving from France or within the country, the customs authorities can inspect the goods to check that they conform to the descriptions provided.
When relocating or returning from expatriation, working with a specialist company like Group ESI will help to ensure that all the necessary formalities are complied with, thus facilitating the relocation process.
Group ESI offers bonded storage services, particularly when moving before or after expatriation. In fact, using a furniture storage facility can be a practical solution for temporarily storing personal belongings while waiting for customs formalities to be finalized. This type of secure storage enables personal effects to be kept until they comply with customs regulations, facilitating their release for free circulation within the country. It is particularly useful for personal or professional goods requiring formal entry into customs territory (historical, artistic, archaeological, aesthetic, scientific or technical goods).
At Group ESI, our bonded warehouses are equipped to handle a wide variety of goods, whether sensitive, fragile or with high added value (works of art, for example).
When transferring works of art, whether for a temporary exhibition, a sale between collectors or a purchase between gallery owners, customs formalities must be carried out in accordance with the standards in force in the countries concerned to ensure the legality and protection of these cultural assets.
As a specialized freight forwarder, Group ESI assists museums, private collectors, art dealers and art galleries in managing these complex customs procedures, thereby guaranteeing compliant and secure transport of their works of art.
When a work of art is transported for a temporary exhibition from museum to museum, this is generally a temporary import or export. In this case, Group ESI organizes an ATA carnet (Admission Temporaire Admission).
This administrative document is an international customs document allowing the work to be temporarily transported without payment of customs duties or taxes, provided it is re-exported within a specified period. This document simplifies transit by guaranteeing to customs that the work will be returned to its country of origin once the exhibition is over.
For transactions involving exceptional goods between collectors, art dealers or gallery owners, the formalities differ depending on whether the sale is national or international. Group ESI verifies the works’ tariff classification. This grid determines the applicable customs duties and taxes.
In the case of definitive importation, works of art may benefit from special customs regimes which provide for a reduction or exemption of customs duties for goods of cultural or historical interest in certain countries.
Indeed, several countries have introduced special customs regimes to encourage the import of works of art of cultural or historical value. For example, in EU member states, imported works of art are often subject to a reduced VAT rate (or exempt in certain cases) if they are recognized as important cultural or historical assets. The VAT rate for importing works of art will depend on each member country. In the USA, importation for temporary exhibitions is also facilitated under certain conditions. Switzerland, the UK and Canada also offer simplified regimes. These specific regimes depend on the laws of each country, and are often associated with precise procedures, such as obtaining authorizations or presenting certificates of authenticity and provenance.
Group ESI takes care of all the necessary forms and certificates of authenticity, guaranteeing the legality of the import or export.
As high-value objects, works of art are subject to rigorous security and compliance requirements, to which Group ESI pays particular attention. Our expert customs teams work to ensure that all necessary authorizations are obtained (export licenses for works classified as national heritage or subject to exit restrictions, etc.).
In the case of international transport, additional checks, such as certificates of provenance and proof of legitimate ownership, are required to prevent trafficking in works (theft, illicit ownership, etc.).
Thanks to its expertise, Group ESI facilitates the complex customs process, whether you’re moving worldwide, moving from abroad to France, or handling the logistics of works of art. By taking charge of all documentation, security and compliance procedures, our teams enable your goods and works of art to circulate in compliance with international customs regulations.
