Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority
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Provisional agreement reached, awaiting formal adoption by Parliament and Council.
Last active 16 Apr 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal overhauls EU customs rules, creates an EU Customs Authority, and centralises customs data and risk management.
Who it affects
It affects importers, exporters, carriers, e-commerce platforms, online sellers, consumers buying imported goods, and businesses trading goods across EU borders.
Core of the proposal
- Creates an EU Customs Authority to coordinate customs risk management, controls, crisis response, and data functions.
- Establishes an EU Customs Data Hub to replace fragmented national customs IT systems over time.
- Makes e-commerce platforms deemed importers for many consumer sales and liable for customs obligations.
- Introduces Trust and Check trader status with wider simplifications for transparent, reliable businesses.
Key provisions
- Transitional law
- The Data Hub is phased in: e-commerce first, traders may use it from January 2032, and must use it by 2037.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (32013R0952)
- entire act: repeals and replaces the entire Union Customs Code regulation
Latest update
07 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
1st reading – Council of the EU → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
1st reading – Council of the EU → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker