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Centralised Clearance

Centralised Clearance (CC) represents a simplification of the declaration process. From the end of 2025, AEO companies with CC authorisation will be able to submit all their customs declarations in 1 chosen member state, provided they are based there. Even if the goods are located in another member state.

We expect you will be able to use CC from the end of 2025. You can read about the current state of affairs on the EU website, at Centralised Clearance for Import goes live.

Soon we will send all AEO licence holders a survey about CC. We will use it to take stock of which declarants are interested in CC.

Centralising the declaration process

With CC, businesses can centralise their declaration processes. Declarations are submitted to the customs office responsible for them: the Supervising Customs Office (SCO). This also applies if the goods have been presented via an office in another member state: the Presentation Customs Office (PCO). This applies to all customs procedures, except for the H6 and H7 declaration for e-commerce.

A precondition for the centralised clearance is the exchange of declaration data between customs administrations and AEO companies with a CC authorisation.

European legislation

We base our preparation for CC and its introduction on European legislation. Centralised clearance is based on Article 179 DWU, while Articles 180 and 181 contain the authorisation provisions. Centralised clearance is further detailed in Article 149 of the Delegated Regulation and Articles 229 to 232 of the Implementing Regulation.

You can read more about the CC preparations on the EU website.

SASP scheme expires

The current SASP scheme will expire with the introduction of Centralised Clearance. We have decided to automatically convert this scheme to a CC licence. In 2025, we will contact every SASP permit holder to have them provide their input for a CC control plan.

Do you not have a SASP permit and still want to file centralised clearance? Then you must apply for the Centralised Clearance permit. You can read more about the conditions for the permit in the Guidance for MSs and Trade.

IT system changes

Specifications on data exchange for CC can be found in the aforementioned European legislation. This clarifies what the implications for the MIG will be. We also ask the business sector and software developers to investigate what the introduction of CC means for them. Customs is also investigating this, and consulting with the business sector.

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