# Border Crossing Customs Formalities

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Border crossing customs formalities are the legally required steps goods must complete when moving from one customs territory to another: lodging a customs declaration, classification and valuation, payment of import duties and taxes, and checks against prohibitions, security requirements, and where applicable sanitary or phytosanitary rules.

Border crossing customs formalities are the legally required steps goods must complete when moving from one customs territory to another: lodging a customs declaration, classification and valuation, payment of import duties and taxes, and checks against prohibitions, security requirements, and where applicable sanitary or phytosanitary rules. Freight forwarders and customs brokers prepare the necessary documents – typically the commercial invoice, packing list, proof of origin, and transport document – and submit the declaration to the competent authority. Errors or missing paperwork result in clearance holds, duty reassessments, or seizure of cargo. Within the EU single market these formalities do not apply between member states, but remain fully in force at external borders and in trade with third countries.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Border Crossing Customs Formalities |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 118 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_clearance |

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