Adapting warranties for e-commerce
As reported in Information Note 18/2026 of June 24 from the Department of Customs and Special Taxes, in application of the instructions issued by the European Commission in its guideThe guarantee for the release for free circulation of goods sold at a distance may not benefit from the reduction provided for in other cases for the OAS .
This requires requesting the modification of the guarantee authorizations or requesting a new one without reduction.
The Customs office has a deadline of 120 days to resolve requests. While these issues are being resolved, operations can continue under the current guarantees. Applications must be submitted before July 1st.