1. Your category in Poland
Pick your category and this section shows what we actually hold for Poland: how many potential buyers we have verified, what roles they play in the supply chain, and how well they fit. Switch back to All industries at any time.
“Potential buyers” means the buyers we have verified and listed in our own directory — not every importer in the country. Buyer roles are our own grouping of the roles recorded in that directory. (22 of these records do not yet carry a recorded buyer role.)
2. Entry gate
Poland applies the EU rulebook, so one technical file covers all 27 member states. The sequencing trap is different from most markets: CE marking is self-declared by the manufacturer, but the Polish producer registrations (BDO for packaging, WEEE and batteries) are filed by an authorised representative established in Poland — so you need that representative before your first shipment, not after.
| Requirement | Status | What it involves | Lead time | Cost | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking | Mandatory (listed goods) | Directive compliance under LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU and RED 2014/53/EU. Self-declaration plus technical file and EU Declaration of Conformity; a notified body is needed only for certain categories. | 3–6 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| BDO producer registration | Mandatory (packaging / WEEE / batteries) | Entry in the Polish BDO register (Baza danych o produktach i opakowaniach) through an authorised representative, plus a contract with an approved WEEE and battery compliance scheme. | 2–4 weeks | Annual scheme fee | Pending |
| EU importer of record / EORI | Always applies | Goods must be declared by an EU-established importer holding an EORI number. A non-EU seller cannot act as importer of record; appoint a Polish importer or set up an EU entity. | 1–2 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| Tariff (MFN) | Always applies | Average applied MFN tariff around 1.9%; the rate depends on the HS line and must be confirmed line by line at HS-code level. | — | On customs value | Pending |
| Tariff (preference) | Not available | There is no free trade agreement between China and the EU, so Chinese-origin goods pay the EU common external tariff. A number of lines additionally carry anti-dumping duties — check your HS code before quoting. | — | — | Pending |
| VAT | Always applies | 23% standard rate, charged on the CIF value plus duty at the point of import. A VAT-registered Polish importer can defer it under the simplified import procedure, and it is normally recoverable. | — | 23% | Pending |
| Labelling | Mandatory | Polish-language label with product name, composition, the EU importer's name and address, country of origin and safety warnings. The CE mark must be affixed legibly on the product or its packaging. | 1–3 weeks | — | Pending |
Certification, tariff and clearance figures change. Every row above carries a verification date, and the current requirement is confirmed with your nominated local agent before each shipment.
3. Buyers and channel partners
Leading buyers and channel partners
Every company below is a real business in Poland taken from our own buyer research, and we have verified that its website is reachable. Names and business types are public; decision-makers, direct emails and phone numbers are reserved for members of the Buyer Directory.
How to use this list: do not mass-mail. Polish purchasing is specification-led — send the technical file and the CE declaration with your first email. A distributor with an existing BDO registration and compliance scheme contracts is worth more than a larger buyer without one.
4. Demand and import profile
Select your HS code and this block shows the import performance of your own category in Poland — not the country's macro numbers.
Import size & growth
Example: imports of this category run at a double-digit share of the market's total and are growing faster than overall imports.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Source-country mix
Example: China is the largest source, ahead of regional and EU suppliers.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Price band
Example: the mid price band is where Chinese supply competes; the low band is held by regional producers.
Example values · to be replaced with customs / trade data
What we can supply to this market
These are the lines we have found the strongest fit for Poland. Specifications are on the product pages; tell us your application and we will confirm the model.
5. Landed-cost calculator
A static table cannot persuade anyone. Enter your own numbers and see the landed cost. Duty rate and freight are editable so you can test scenarios.
Your shipment
Estimated landed cost
Illustrative calculation only. It excludes anti-dumping duty, excise, port storage and any category-specific surcharge. Confirm the duty rate and local charges with your forwarder before making a commitment.
6. Logistics and customs
Clearance-day figures change with congestion and policy; treat as indicative and confirm before quoting.
7. Payment, currency and tax
8. Localisation and communication
These are the details nobody tells you, and one mistake can cost you a customer.
9. Risks and timing
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a notified body for CE marking?
Not for most power electronics. Low Voltage, EMC and Radio Equipment Directive compliance is normally self-declared by the manufacturer on the basis of a technical file. A notified body is required only for specific categories and for some radio products.
What is BDO and do I have to register?
BDO is the Polish register of products, packaging and waste management. If you place packaging, electrical equipment or batteries on the Polish market you must be entered in it, normally through an authorised representative established in Poland, and contract an approved compliance scheme.
Can I be the importer of record myself?
No. Customs requires an EU-established importer holding an EORI number. Most exporters use a Polish distributor as importer of record, or set up an EU entity if volume justifies it.
What is the import duty on my product?
Poland applies the EU common external tariff, with a weighted mean around 2%. The rate depends on the HS line and a few lines carry anti-dumping duty. Always confirm the exact rate for your code.
How much is VAT on imports?
23%, charged on the CIF value plus duty. It is normally recoverable by the importer, and a VAT-registered Polish importer can defer payment under the simplified import procedure.
Which port should I ship to?
Gdansk handles most deep-sea container traffic and is the usual first choice, with Gdynia and Szczecin–Swinoujscie as alternatives. For urgent or high-value cargo, the China–EU block train via Malaszewicze is often faster end to end.