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Instructions for Completing the Export Declaration

An export declaration is a mandatory document for all commercial exports. It may be submitted electronically or on paper using form E-2.1.

If you are authorised to use electronic customs clearance, you submit the declaration electronically directly to Iceland Revenue and Customs. Otherwise, you must submit a completed E-2.1 form at a customs office.

Fields that are not described in these instructions are not used for export declarations.

    Declaration Information, Consignor and Consignee – boxes 1 to 14

    Enter the serial number of the form within the set and the total number of forms submitted.

    Example: If the declaration consists of one main form and two continuation sheets, enter:

    • 1/3 on form E-2.1

    • 2/3 on the first continuation sheet (E-2.2)

    • 3/3 on the second continuation sheet (E-2.2)

    If the declaration covers only one tariff item, leave Box 3 blank and enter 1 in Box 5.

    Field format: (a..10)