On 26 September, the Customs Laboratories European Network (CLEN) celebrated its 25th anniversary in Budapest, hosted by the Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA).
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VAT: EU and Norway strengthen administrative cooperation, combating fraud and recovery of claims
On 2 October, the EU and Norway signed an agreement to amend the existing cooperation agreement on aspects of administrative cooperation, fight against fraud and assistance on recovery of claims in the field of VAT.
Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system is expanding across EU over time
On 30 September 2024 Croatia joined the CCI system implementing the first phase of CCI system.
Out now: Union Customs Code Annual Progress Report 2023
On 9 September 2024, the Union Customs Code (UCC) Annual Progress Report 2023 was adopted by the European Commission. This fifth report outlines the progress made in implementing the Union Customs Code (UCC) and its 17 key digital projects.
Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) goes live
Starting from 1 July 2024, the Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system enters its first phase of implementation.
Entry into force of the EU-New Zealand FTA on 1 May 2024
EU businesses, producers and farmers are now able to take advantage of a host of new export opportunities with the entry into force of the EU-New Zealand trade agreement.