European Union launches major digital customs reform

EU customs reform EU Customs Authority digitalization e-commerce taxation EU Customs Code

The European Union has launched a major customs reform aimed at modernizing its trade infrastructure through digitalization and centralized management. Following approval by the European Parliament and the Council, the new regulations are being implemented in stages.

A central component of the reform is the establishment of the EU Customs Authority (EUCA), which will be headquartered in Lille, France. The EUCA is designed to enhance coordination between member states' customs units and provide a unified response to cross-border threats. To support this, the reform will replace various national information systems with a single EU Customs Data Center and a unified data architecture.

The reform also introduces significant changes for the e-commerce sector. The use of the new digital data platform will become mandatory for e-commerce businesses starting July 1, 2028, with full availability for all commercial entities expected by 2031. Additionally, the reform addresses tax and duty rules for low-value shipments, including the removal of certain exemptions for goods valued under 150 euros to better manage the rapid growth of electronic commerce and protect the single market.

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EU Customs Authority · European Commission · European Parliament · European Union · Lille

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[● 8 SOURCES] The reform establishes the EU Customs Authority (EUCA). zpravy.kurzy.cz · haber.doviz.com · www.infodnes.cz · www.yorumla.net · www.insider.gr · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The EUCA will be headquartered in Lille, France. zpravy.kurzy.cz · haber.doviz.com · www.yorumla.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The reform aims to replace 111 national information systems with a single EU data architecture. www.infodnes.cz
[● 8 SOURCES] The European Union has implemented a comprehensive customs reform. zpravy.kurzy.cz · haber.doviz.com · www.infodnes.cz · www.yorumla.net · www.insider.gr · +3 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The EU Customs Data Center is expected to be open to all businesses by 2031. haber.doviz.com · www.yorumla.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A temporary 3 euro customs duty was introduced for certain packages between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2028. www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The new system will be mandatory for e-commerce businesses starting July 1, 2028. haber.doviz.com · www.yorumla.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The reform removes customs duty exemptions for low-value e-commerce shipments. haber.doviz.com · www.yorumla.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The new data platform will be mandatory for e-commerce businesses starting July 1, 2028. haber.doviz.com · www.yorumla.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The reform removes customs duty exemptions for low-value e-commerce shipments under 150 euros. www.yorumla.net · www.aksam.com.tr · www.dunya.com