As of October 29, 2024, there will be a change in the customs transit process. From that date, you will no longer use the declaration system New Computerized Transit System (NCTS phase 4), but the Customs Transport Application (NCTS phase 5).
In October 2023, the transitional period for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) began. This period, which runs from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, offers companies the opportunity to adapt to the new situation, become familiar with the system, and prepare for the collection of accurate data.
Starting from September 2024, companies submitting customs declarations will receive a monthly specification with the Notice of Payment Deadline (MAB).
The European Council has implemented a new set of restrictive measures against Belarus in response to its support for Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
The Netherlands and the European Commission recently held a ‘constructive dialogue’ regarding the interpretation of the concept of ‘shipped from.’ This concept frequently appears in extended regulations for anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
Do you import goods into the Netherlands, without having a branch or a permanent establishment in the Netherlands? That means you will owe VAT when you import these goods. In principle, you can reclaim this VAT via the Dutch VAT return, but this may take several months.
The European Parliament has given the green light on April 24 for a historic law that obliges large companies to protect human rights and the environment in their supply chains.
We’re moving! SGS Maco Customs Service is pleased to announce that we our headquarters in Roermond will be moving to a new location. As of March 18, 2024, our new address will be Louis Eijssenweg 2, 6049 CD Roermond.
From March 1, 2024, it will be mandatory to apply for union status certificates T2L and T2LF in the new EU Proof of Union Status system. This must be done in the EU Customs Trader Portal.
Some companies have been unable to submit data and reports related to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Import Control System 2 (ICS2), due to an incident involving a technical component affecting several customs systems. To facilitate this process, a new functionality has been made available in the transitional registry from February 1.
