Computerised system for monitoring movements of excise goods between Member States under duty suspension

Hartmut Buettner @ March 28, 2009 # No Comment Yet

EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System) is a computerised system for monitoring movements of excise goods between Member States under duty suspension.
It will replace the paper document that currently must accompany such movements (the Administrative Accompanying Document or AAD). EMCS will mean simplification of procedures, paperless administration, and effective use of modern IT tools and [...]

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Carnet TIR Electronic Pre-Declaration

Hartmut Buettner @ December 8, 2008 # No Comment Yet

As of January 1st, 2009 the electronic Carnet TIR[1] becomes mandatory within the EU. The data must be sent electronically under the NCTS[2] to the respective departure or entry customs office in the EU. The date must be transmitted before the goods and truck arrive at the customs office for sealing and opening of the [...]

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EU Export Helpdesk for developing countries

Hartmut Buettner @ November 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet

The Export Helpdesk is an online service, provided by the European Commission, for exporters from developing countries interested in supplying the European Union market.
The free service provides information in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese concerning:

EU and Member States’ import requirements and internal taxes valid for beneficiary countries of the Gerneral System of Preferences (GSP),
Import tariffs [...]

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Cash allowance for travellers entering or leaving the EU

Hartmut Buettner @ November 3, 2008 # No Comment Yet

All travellers entering or leaving the EU with € 10,000 or more in cash or its equivalent in other currencies or easily convertible assets[1] must declare the sum to Customs (Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005)
The corresponding declaration forms are available on the website of the European Commission in all languages of the community and [...]

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