Parliament adopts position on major reform of EU Customs Code
Process in Brief
The European Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a major reform of the EU Customs Code, approving the text with 486 votes in favour, 19 against and 97 abstentions. The position backs a comprehensive revamp to modernise customs procedures and provide new tools for authorities.
What Is at Stake
The reform addresses the rapid growth of e-commerce and new EU product standards by improving customs’ ability to focus on risky goods, shipments and traders, noting that about 65% of parcels entering the EU are deliberately undervalued. It increases obligations for online platforms to submit shipment information within one day, introduces a trusted trader status with simplified procedures and establishes an EU DataHub to support data sharing and analysis including the use of AI.
Timeline
Parliament adopted its first-reading position and the file will be followed up by the new Parliament after the 6-9 June European elections.
Sources
Official Documents
- Parliament adopts its position on major reform of EU Customs Code Parliament adopted its first-reading position on the reform of the EU Customs Code, with 486 votes for and 19 against (97 abstentions), setting up further action after the June elections.
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