On the 21st of February, the Council Working Party on Customs met to discuss the Union Customs Code reform proposal, specifically focussing on Title VI (Goods brought into the customs territory of the Union) and Title VII (Goods taken out of the customs territory of the Union).
In particular Title VI is of relevance to FEPORT as it includes provisions governing the temporary storage of goods. FEPORT closely monitors the discussions on this aspect of the proposal as it is crucial to maintain a sufficiently long-time limit in order to prevent operational disturbances in ports and supply chains, or disproportionate administrative costs. At the same time, the customs reform should pay attention to all relevant aspects related to the temporary storage of goods such as the movement of goods between temporary storage facilities and authorisations to operate such facilities.
Finally, it is of paramount importance that trusted operators of temporary storage facilities can apply for a guarantee waiver. FEPORT in that respect recommends following the European Parliament’s proposal to make the guarantee waiver accessible for both “Trust and Check” and AEO-C certified economic operators.
Source: Council of the European Union and FEPORT
