The European Union (EU) will roll out the latest version of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS5) across all Member States on 21 January 2025, marking a major upgrade to customs transit processes under the Common Transit Convention (CTC).
NCTS simplifies the movement of goods between countries, ensuring customs duties and taxes are settled in the destination country. Operational since 2005, the system is used by 36 countries, including EU Member States and other CTC participants such as Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
NCTS5 introduces several key enhancements, including improved data requirements, mandatory six-digit commodity codes, and the ability to list multiple consignors and consignees in a single declaration. These updates are expected to streamline complex shipment management and reduce administrative burdens for businesses. From the implementation date, traders and logistics providers must ensure their systems comply with the new requirements by providing more detailed transit information.
Source: The European Commission and CLECAT
