The European Commission invites interested parties to submit their views by 16 October 2017 on whether there is a need for EU action to introduce an effective tool to allow for systematic exchange of customs-related information with third countries. The consultation aims to gather information on how such a tool could be designed, and its scope.
The range of initiatives currently in place lack a single legal base and infrastructure. The Commission points out that an increasing number of third countries have asked for development and strengthening of customs cooperation, and have requested member states to enter into bilateral arrangements in the area of common commercial policy, which they are unable to do, as this falls under exclusive EU competence.
Customs-related information refers to all information acquired by the customs authorities in the course of performing their duty. This includes data provided to customs authorities via declarations or applications, information gathered by customs in the course of verifications and controls, as well as information on persons with a certain status, such as authorised economic operators and persons involved in a given transaction or movement, and data on means of transport.
Comments are sought from individuals, companies, NGOs, academics, public authorities, international organisations etc. and must be submitted through an online questionnaire. See http://bit.ly/2vj2deW.
Following this consultation, the Commission intends to publish the contributions received.
The European Commission invites interested parties to submit their views by 16 October 2017 on whether there is a need for EU action to introduce an effective tool to allow for systematic exchange of customs-related information with third countries. The consultation aims to gather information on how such a tool could be designed, and its scope.
The range of initiatives currently in place lack a single legal base and infrastructure. The Commission points out that an increasing number of third countries have asked for development and strengthening of customs cooperation, and have requested member states to enter into bilateral arrangements in the area of common commercial policy, which they are unable to do, as this falls under exclusive EU competence.
Customs-related information refers to all information acquired by the customs authorities in the course of performing their duty. This includes data provided to customs authorities via declarations or applications, information gathered by customs in the course of verifications and controls, as well as information on persons with a certain status, such as authorised economic operators and persons involved in a given transaction or movement, and data on means of transport.
Comments are sought from individuals, companies, NGOs, academics, public authorities, international organisations etc. and must be submitted through an online questionnaire. See http://bit.ly/2vj2deW.
Following this consultation, the Commission intends to publish the contributions received.
