# Audit-Driven Customs Control Procedures

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Customs authorities and trade operators use audit-driven customs control procedures to move the examination of goods and records away from the border and into the trader's own premises.

Customs authorities and trade operators use audit-driven customs control procedures to move the examination of goods and records away from the border and into the trader's own premises. Rather than inspecting consignments at the point of entry, officials conduct post-clearance audits (PCA) on-site, reviewing accounts, warehouse records, and commercial documentation for compliance with customs law. Businesses with strong compliance records benefit from faster border clearance, while enforcement resources are focused on high-risk shipments. The WCO SAFE Framework provides the international standard reference; the EU Union Customs Code establishes the corresponding legal basis. The approach is distinct from physical examination at the frontier, which remains a separate control instrument.

**Source:** [https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/tools/safe_package.aspx](https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/tools/safe_package.aspx)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Audit-Driven Customs Control Procedures |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument-and-tools/tools/safe_package.aspx |

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