2.4. Using the prior submission of the customs declaration as a temporary storage declaration

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

Article 192 of the AE CAU provides for the possibility of considering the prior submission of the customs declaration as a temporary storage declaration (DDT). This provision is valid for all data sets and is not limited to the customs declaration with data set H7. It can be applied mainly in cases where the customs declaration is submitted by the person who is 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 thus to detect high-risk shipments and allow the rapid release of low-risk goods immediately after their submission.