The European Commission is currently providing a brief consultation period for traders to comment on the implementing provisions for the Modernised Customs Code. The current Customs Code and its Implementing Provisions (IPs) have been around since the early 1990s. They are now being replaced with more up to date legislation taking into account harmonisation of processes across the European Customs Union and developments in IT. The Modernised Customs Code (MCC) and its Implementing Provisions (MCCIPs) will set the EU Customs scene for the next 20 years or so.
The MCC came into force in 2008 and has to be implemented by 24 June 2013. Its aims are said to be the creation of a new electronic Customs environment, facilitation of trade whilst also guaranteeing a high level of border security and the streamlining of Customs procedures. Discussions are currently underway on the MCCIPs that will give the Code force – through giving detail to the provisions - and on the necessary supporting IT projects.
In order to fully to reflect the trade view in its discussions with the European Commission, SITPRO is seeking comments input from businesses. We need comments on the draft MCCIPs very quickly as this phase of the Commission's consultation process is extremely short. As a result written responses need to be provided to us by noon on 1 March.
Further details on the MCCIPs including analysis by SITPRO can be found on the SITPRO website at http://www.sitpro.org.uk/mcc. Responses (using the form provided on the SITPRO website) and any questions should be sent to Siobhan Aarons and John Nightingale via email at mcc@sitpro.org.uk.
Electronic Bulletin originally sent 23 February 2010
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