Greece occasionally bans imports of some types of products that compete with similar domestically produced ones. Greece also sometimes prevents or delays customs clearance due to phytosanitary problems. Commodity imports into Greece are generally free and no import licenses are required. The EU applies certain quota restrictions on products from low-cost countries. U.S. businessmen wishing to market products that they manufacture in low-cost countries, such as China, are advised to review the quota system with their importers.
Banks require one original invoice from the foreign supplier in order to carry out a transaction.
Goods imported into Greece for demonstration can be imported under a carnet, which can be issued by most U.S. Chambers of Commerce. Labeling Labeling and marking requirements are in accord with EU requirements. Labels must be in Greek. The Greek labels can be attached to the product between clearing customs and being offered for sale. ISO 9000 is accepted and used by many local firms and is a requirement for many government procurement contracts.