The EU Advanced Cargo Declaration regime will enter into force on January 1st 2011.
Failure to comply with these obligations in the regime will result in individual EU Member States imposing penalties in accordance with their national legislation; although, we are informed a two (2) month grace period where no fines will be imposed will apply from go live.
In order to comply with the requirements a ship operator (or it representative) which is importing to, or exporting goods from the EU is obliged to establish an interface with the computer system of that customs office to which they have to submit the required cargo information in advance.
The ECSA (European Community Shipowners’ Associations) has prepared a basic explanatory paper on the new regime, which is available from their website www.ecsa.be or by clicking the attached link http://www.ecsa.be/newsletters/EU advance cargo declaration.pdf
If you require any further information or advice, please do not hesitate to contact Casper Shipping Ltd Customs dept on +44 (0) 1642 243662, or customsclearance@casperltd.com
