New online services for Customs: NCTS, AES and PoUS

The aim of these digital systems is to improve the management of goods under Union and common transit, support the export of goods out of the Union, and enhance the standardisation of administrative information between Economic Operators (EOs) and customs authorities.

NCTS is a Europe-wide digital system for enhanced control of goods under Union and Common Transit. It involves the processing of safety and security data for entry and exit formalities involving all EU countries and Common Transit Convention contracting parties.

AES also consists of a Europe-wide system but focuses on facilitating the export of goods outside of the Union by collecting all information required under the Union Customs Code electronically.

PoUS is a Trans-European system (TES) that ensures standardised exchange of administrative information between EOs or their representatives and customs authorities, and between customs authorities involved in the customs procedures of establishing proof of Union status.

These online services are of interest to EOs and customs authorities. E-learning modules for both EOs and customs officers are available to assist with the deployment and use of these services.

Find the e-learning modules on these pages:

New Computerised Transit System (NCTS)

Automated Export System (AES)

Proof of Union Status System (PoUS)