- From March 1, 2024, it is in principle mandatory to request union status certificates via the PoUS system
- However, it is still possible to request union status certificates via the PLDA system until further notice
- Outgoing shipments can still be requested via PLDA or PoUS
- Belgian customs will still accept union status certificates issued in other EU countries for incoming shipments
- Requests for union status certificates in other EU countries via PoUS are possible, but additional documentation may be required
- Operators should prepare to submit requests via the EU Customs Trader Portal in the future as PLDA will eventually be phased out
- The AAD&A is rolling out new customs applications as part of the MASP, leading to the eventual disappearance of PLDA and its functionalities.
Source: financien.belgium.be
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
