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Centralised Clearance for Import

Simplification of customs declarations for EU companies, allowing centralised clearance and reducing customs interactions 

Centralised Clearance for Import

Centralised clearance (CC) is one of the simplifications linked with the placement of goods under a customs procedure of the Union Customs Code (UCC). 

CC allows the holder of the centralised clearance authorisation to lodge a declaration locally (i.e. at the customs office in the EU country where they are established) for goods that have been presented to another customs in another EU country (in the EU customs territory). This allows them to centralise their customs processes, accounting, logistics and distribution. 

Business guidance

  • General publications
  • 29 August 2025
CCI Full Business Guidance

Updated CCI FULL System Guidance and Slides: Replaces CCI P1 BG and Slides (Nov 10, 2023)

  • General publications
  • 29 August 2025
CCI Full Business Guidance accompanying slides

Updated CCI FULL System Guidance and Slides: Replaces CCI P1 BG and Slides (Nov 10, 2023)

  • General publications
  • 16 February 2026
Practical guide with useful information on Centralised Clearance for Import at EU level (EU CCI) for the Member States and the Economic Operators

This Practical Guide serves as a valuable source of information about Centralised Clearance for Import authorisations valid at EU level (EU CCI) by providing the national contact points for VAT, excise duties, and other national requirements regarding EU CCI authorisations.  It includes the contact information for the CCI National Helpdesks of each Member State. Additionally, this guide offers links to the National Customs Administration Websites of Member States, where relevant information concerning EU CCI system and authorisations for it can be accessed. The guide aims to facilitate the authorisation process for EU CCI by consolidating all necessary contact details and national-level information into a single, accessible document.

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National contact points