Customs news

In June 2022 the European Union (EU) adopted a sixth package of sanctions that, among other things, prohibits the purchase, import and transfer of crude oil and certain petroleum products by sea from Russia to the EU. For the transition period until February 5, 2022, contracts could be sent to a special mailbox. This mailbox is now no longer necessary, and therefore it will be closed as of June 16, 2023.

Starting today, new declarants will no longer be granted access to the AGS declaration system. Since April 22 of this year, businesses can use the new Customs Declaration Management System (Douaneaangiften Management Systeem, DMS) for all types of declarations, including storage, entry, and exit.

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The special payment extension due to the corona crisis has been prolonged until 31 March 2022. However, if the customs legislation for imports applies, a different regime applies to a number of taxes.

The authorisation requirement for the export of COVID-19 vaccines and active substances will expire on 1 January 2022.

Any goods you are transporting to the United Kingdom will be subject to full customs controls as from 2022. If consignments are destined for temporary storage in the UK, nothing changes for you as a carrier. Is your consignment destined for immediate further transportation? In that case you will need to register as a carrier for the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) in the UK.

As a consequence of the Brexit, the United Kingdom (UK) is in stages implementing new import rules and border checks, such in accordance with the Border Operation Model (BOM). The UK has changed the previously scheduled start dates for a number of BOM measures.

The United Kingdom (UK) is in stages implementing new import rules and border checks, such in consequence to the Brexit. Starting 1 July 2022, a certification obligation applies to animal products.

A new dual-use regulation came into force on 9 September. This Regulation (EU) 2021/821 also means a change of document codes if you are making an export declaration for dual-use goods. Until 9 September, all dual-use goods were subject to the document code X002. This code has been replaced by new document codes. The new codes are linked to the various authorisations.

The United Kingdom (UK) is gradually introducing new import rules and border controls for reasons concerning Brexit. This is being done in 3 phases. Phase 2, which takes effect on 1 October 2021, introduces a certification requirement for animal products.