Customs

Conferences and events

Conferences and other events on taxation and customs topics

Introduction on Customs Controls

Customs are involved in the implementation and enforcement of EU legislation on import and export from and to non-EU countries.

AEO (Authorised Economic Operator)

EU Customs Union: facts and figures

Wise Persons Group on Challenges Facing the Customs Union (WPG)

In order to stimulate “thinking outside the box” in the EU debate on the future of the Customs Union, the Commission calls on external expertise and establishes a “Wise Persons Group on Challenges Facing the Customs Union” (WPG).

Customs Laboratories

EU Customs strategy

The Customs Union is a foundation of the European Union and an essential element in the functioning of the single market

Customs Procedures for import and export

Customs procedures on import, transit and export of goods: customs declarations, customs decisions, EORI, clearance, storage and more

Calculation of customs duties

Information on how customs duties are calculated, the application of the “Common Customs Tariff” and the rules of origin

Union Customs code

Customs security

Customs Risk Management

Customs controls

Information on customs controls in the areas of security, environmental rules, consumer protection, drug precursors, money laundering etc

International affairs

Legislation

Taxation and customs legislation, infringements, case law

National customs administrations

Contact list

EU Training

EU Training and Competency frameworks for Customs and Taxation

Glossary

Customs cooperation

Supporting co-operation between national customs administrations - exchange information, develop skills and competences and share best working practices

Electronic customs

The project, initiated by the European Commission, aims to replace paper-format customs procedures with EU-wide electronic procedures to create a more efficient and modern customs environment.