The European Union (EU) proposes a comprehensive reform of its Customs Union. The reform aims to put in place a simpler<\/strong>, smarter<\/strong> and safer<\/strong> Customs Union.<\/p>\n Objectives<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Main reforms and New Terms in customs procedures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Trust and Check Traders System<\/strong> A pivotal innovation of this reform is the “trust and check” system, set to replace the current EU Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) scheme. Traders who meet strict standards and give to the EU customs a full overview of their supply chains can benefit from smoother, quicker and more efficient operations, via the new ‘Green Lanes’<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Green Lanes<\/strong> Designed as \u201cexpress routes\u201d for compliant traders, the “green lanes” enable faster, simplified import processes. By adhering to the \u201cTrust and Check\u201d standards, traders facilitate a more secure and efficient EU trade. Also, under certain conditions, they will be able to import goods without the need for any customs intervention<\/strong> (i.e., no customs declarations)<\/p>\n EU Customs Data<\/strong> Hub The reform introduces the EU Customs Data Hub, which will be the engine of the reformed customs union. This platform will centralize customs processes, enabling traders to:<\/p>\n i. Submit info directly via the EU hub, instead of multiple national systems<\/p>\n ii. file once for multiple consignments.<\/p>\n This innovation improves risk analysis and eliminates the need for separate national IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n The EU Customs Authority<\/strong> The decentralized EU Customs Authority will administer EU-level risk assessment utilizing the continually updated data in the EU Customs Data Hub. It will also coordinate crisis management, offering a unified front against threats.<\/p>\n Single customs administration<\/strong> Instead of having to deal with up to 27 national customs administrations, from 2032 Trust & Check traders will have one single customs office as a partner while operating in the EU. A review on 2035 will assess whether this can be extended to all traders.<\/p>\n E-commerce Reforms<\/strong> Platforms selling into the EU will send customs information on all their sales through the EU Customs Data Hub. This way, platforms themselves will be considered as the importer. The need for a declaration for each parcel will be eliminated. The under \u20ac150 duty exemption ends, discouraging fraud. A new classification system will simplify customs duty calculations and generate an additional customs revenue of \u20ac1 billion per year.<\/p>\n Timeline<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n 2028: E-commerce companies get access to the EU Customs Data Hub<\/p>\n 2032: All businesses begin using the Hub on a voluntary basis. A specific group of \u201cTrust and Check\u201d traders will be created.<\/p>\n 2035: Customs reforms review will take place<\/p>\n 2038: Use of the Hub becomes obligatory for all businesses importing to the EU<\/p>\n Main Benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Benefits for Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n Benefits for Customs<\/strong><\/p>\n Benefits for Citizens<\/strong><\/p>\n Challenges for EU Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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