On 16 September, BusinessEurope submitted its input to the European Commission’s public consultation and call for evidence on the revision of the Union Customs Code (UCC). This reform is a timely and excellent opportunity to modernise EU customs, to stay fit for purpose in a rapidly changing international trade environment facing multiple challenges. The modernisation of EU customs should help harmonise the application of the UCC across Member States and restore the balance between customs obligations and simplifications for business. Modern and forward-looking solutions to facilitate legitimate trade, implement simplifications, reduce bureaucracy and digitalise customs are of key importance, especially at a time when global supply chains are under significant strain. These and other points were included in BusinessEurope’s input. The reform of the UCC happens roughly every 10 years and it is important that we get it right now and don’t miss this opportunity. We count on the Commission to fully take the comments from business into account. At the end of the day, economic operators will be putting the legislation into practice and business can make valuable contributions given their hands-on knowledge and experience on customs processes.
Source Business Europe
