As it is known, last May a new Customs Code (hereinafter - CC) started to operate in the European Union (hereinafter - EU). Its goal is to accelerate and simplify customs procedures, the introduction of effective mechanism collection of duties, and the introduction of electronic documentation procedure with the possibility of agreeing customs regulations in all countries - EU members.
It is important that the EU Customs Code provides for the gradual introduction of a harmonized information sharing and common databases EU-wide. This process must be fully completed by 2020.
According to the rules of the European Commission on 31 December 2020 the transitional period is completed, the IT infrastructure is created, and the unified CC starts to operate fully.
The European Commission has developed Policies and guidelines after the Code for its use to help countries - EU members to coordinate their customs and control measures.
It is emphasized in the introductory part of the policy recommendations that the document will help to upgrade and integrate new customs information systems within the EU, to ensure the effective operation of customs, including the exchange of information.
However, the European Commission announced the suspension of 110 additional duties on industrial and food products imported into the EU and the reduction of customs duties for seven types of goods that were not produced in the European Union