Is a compliance certificate required for all goods crossing an EU external border?

A compliance certificate is required only for regulated product categories governed by EU CE marking directives or equivalent EU product regulations — electrical equipment, industrial machinery, medical devices, toys, and personal protective equipment are the principal categories. Unregulated goods crossing an EU external border do not require one. The applicable directive for the specific product type determines whether the obligation exists.

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