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Import and Export Manual for low value shipments

2.4. Use of prior submission of customs declaration as a temporary warehouse declaration

When importing low value shipments into the EU , any additional formalities may increase service fees and delay the delivery of packages. Therefore, it is advisable to merge certain entry formalities for this type of goods in particular.

Article 192 of AE CAU provides for the possibility of considering the prior presentation of the customs declaration as a temporary deposit declaration (DDT). This provision is valid for all data sets and is not limited to customs declaration with data set H7. It can be applied mainly in cases where the customs declaration is submitted by the person also responsible for the presentation of the goods. In case of prior submission of a declaration, customs will have the possibility to carry out risk analysis before arrival and, therefore, to detect high-risk shipments and allow the rapid release of low-risk goods immediately after their shipment. presentation.