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Wood and furniture — exports to EU

Latvian wood and furniture contribute ~6 % of GDP and >18 % of total exports. Main players: Latvijas Finieris (plywood), Krāslavas Avots, Stora Enso Latvija. The sector requires FSC/PEFC certification (sustainable forests), EUTR (EU Timber Regulation) compliance, export VAT 0 % B2B, and detailed raw material traceability.

01
Challenge

We export plywood to Germany and the UK — how to handle VAT?

Answer

Export module: EU B2B = 0 % VAT with reverse charge (box 48.2 PVN declaration), outside EU = export with EMCS customs declaration. VIES validation for all EU partners.

02
Challenge

FSC auditors demand proof of wood origin.

Answer

FSC traceability module: each delivery from forest linked to FSC certificate, logging permit, and transport documents. CoC (Chain of Custody) report for export.

03
Challenge

EUTR requires due diligence on wood legality.

Answer

EUTR module: each supplier rated on risk scale (low/medium/high); high-risk deliveries require extra documents (export permit, harvester GPS data). Audit trail 5 years.

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