External transit
For third-country goods moving within the EU without being released for free circulation.
From the office of departure to the office of destination.
We organise the movement of goods under customs supervision, with an NCTS declaration, guarantee management and monitoring through to clearance at destination.
Plan the next steps with usMovement under a customs procedure
Transit allows goods to move between customs offices with duties and taxes suspended until the movement is completed at destination.
Internal transit
For Union goods that must keep their customs status along the route.
Common transit
Between the EU and common transit countries, with a single procedure and monitoring.
The procedure is chosen according to the origin of the goods, the route and the office of destination.
What we need for the initial review
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Transport documents (CMR, B/L, AWB)
- Previous customs documents, where available
- Description of goods, weight and packing
- Vehicle and carrier details
- Office of departure and office of destination
A correct movement starts with complete and consistent data.
Send what you have. We check consistency of route, cargo and guarantee before filing in NCTS.
Plan the next steps with usFrom filing to clearance of the movement
Preparation
Review of cargo, route and guarantee details before electronic filing.
NCTS declaration
Electronic filing and issue of an MRN number to track the movement.
Start of transit
The goods enter circulation with the required seals and time limits.
Arrival & completion
Presentation at the office of destination and clearance of the movement.
Smooth completion depends on correct filing, meeting time limits and presentation at the declared office of destination.
Covering the potential customs debt
Individual guarantee
Covers one specific transit operation.
Comprehensive guarantee
Covers multiple operations, with an authorisation and a reference amount.
Guarantee waiver
Applies only under specific, authorised conditions.
Before filing we check the validity of the guarantee and the reference amount, so the movement is not rejected.
The movement must arrive as it departed
- Meeting the declared arrival deadline
- Carrying the required documents with the vehicle
- Presentation at the declared office of destination
- Intact customs seals
- Immediate notice in the event of an incident
- Route matching the data in NCTS
Any deviation from the declared data must be notified in time, so the movement is not interrupted.
When the transport data change
Change of means of transport
It is recorded and notified so the movement can continue with the new details.
Transhipment of goods
Carried out with customs notification, without altering the cargo or the seals where required.
Incident or accident
We notify the authorities and organise the continuation of the movement with the available data.
Broken or damaged seal
It is reported immediately. The cause is examined and the next step is set before the journey continues.
Changes along the route do not automatically cancel the movement, provided they are notified correctly and in time.
Routes that need customs continuity
From port to inland customs
Movement of goods from the port of arrival to the customs office where the procedure is completed.
From airport to a customs facility
Air cargo moving under supervision until presentation at destination.
Between EU member states
Transit when the goods must keep their customs status.
To common transit countries
Movement to or through common transit countries, with single monitoring.
Before transit starts
The MRN is the unique reference number of the movement in NCTS. It is used to track transit from departure through to clearance at destination.
Organise the transit before the cargo starts moving.
With the core transport details we review the route, guarantee and NCTS requirements before departure.
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