# Customs accompanying document

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> The customs accompanying document provides official proof that goods are moving under an authorized customs procedure – transit, export, import, or inward processing.

The customs accompanying document provides official proof that goods are moving under an authorized customs procedure – transit, export, import, or inward processing. It sets out the sender and receiver identification, commodity details, quantities, customs value, routing, and the applicable procedure code. Border authorities use it for risk screening, duty calculation, and release decisions. In the EU, the document is closely tied to the NCTS (New Computerised Transit System): the physical accompanying document is generated directly from the electronic declaration and must travel with the consignment to the office of destination.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Customs accompanying document |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 91 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit_(customs_procedure) |

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