The mandatory changes to the export procedure will apply from November 2023, by which time ATLAS messages in the old format will no longer be able to be processed by customs.
In future, the following information must be declared as mandatory information for export declarations
- Country of origin of the goods
In future, the country of origin of the goods must be stated in the export declaration. The previous option of declaring this in the declaration using the country code “QU” (unknown origin) no longer applies.
As a result, several individual items must be indicated in the export accompanying document (EAD) if there are different countries of origin.
If the country of origin is not known when the declaration is submitted, the presumed country of origin or alternatively the country of origin/shipment can be indicated.
- Carrier
In future, the carrier of the goods must also be indicated as new mandatory information. Depending on the constellation, the carrier can either be the exporter himself (own-account transport), the contracted forwarding agent or a directly employed carrier. The address and either the EORI or TCUI (Third Country Unique Identification) number of the carrier must be stated in the declaration.
- If the carrier is not known at the time the export declaration is submitted, the presumed carrier can be indicated.
- Identification mark of the outgoing means of transport and domestic mode of transport
The registration number of the outgoing means of transport is a new mandatory entry in the export declaration. It must be stated if “road transport” is declared as the domestic mode of transport.
- If the registration number is not known at the time the export declaration is submitted, the presumed registration number can be stated.
- License plate number of the active cross-border means of transport and mode of transport at the border
The registration number of the means of transport at the border is a new mandatory information in the export declaration. It must be stated if “road transport” is declared as the mode of transport at the border.
- If the registration number is not known at the time the export declaration is submitted, the presumed registration number can be stated.
- Registration numbers for chemical substances and preparations under the European Customs Inventory of Chemical Products (ECICS)
In future, the Chemical Abstract Service Number (CAS) and the Customs Union and Statistics Number (CUS) must be stated in the export declaration for hazardous substances.
- ECCN number for dual-use goods
In future, the ECCN number (Export Control Classification Number) must be specified for goods that are subject to the EU Dual-Use Regulation. An ECCN categorizes goods on the basis of their type and technical parameters.
parameters. The Export Control Classification Number serves as an important criterion in US export control for checking export and re-export licensing requirements. The contents listed in the ECCNs are largely identical to those of the goods descriptions in Annex I of the EU Dual-Use Regulation.
- LRN – Local Reference Number
The previous reference number is now replaced by the Local Reference Number (LRN). The LRN is defined by the participant and is used to uniquely identify the declaration created.
application. It replaces the previous reference number and is used for preliminary identification of the process between receipt and acceptance of the declaration.
As usual, our team from the Air, Sea & Rail division will be happy to support you with the creation of customs declarations and customs documents.
