Electronic EU customs system expected to take effect from November 1
THE European Parliament has adopted the Union Customs Code, a framework that provides new rules and procedures, and firms up customs practices that was initially implemented on a case-by-case basis, reports American Shipper.
The code, which also introduces a paperless electronic system, now awaits adoption by the European Council, and is expected to be adopted and take effect on November 1.
"The Union Customs Code, endorsed by the European Parliament, will ensure that customs continues its vital work, but in an even more efficient, cost-effective way," said Algirdas Semeta, the man responsible for customs at the European Commission.
