# customs declaration system

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Customs declaration systems provide the digital infrastructure through which traders, freight forwarders, and customs authorities submit, validate, and process declarations electronically.

Customs declaration systems provide the digital infrastructure through which traders, freight forwarders, and customs authorities submit, validate, and process declarations electronically. A single platform typically handles data entry, tariff classification checks, compliance validation, and release authorisation within one integrated workflow. Forwarders rely on these systems to meet strict filing deadlines for both imports and exports. Notable examples include Germany's ATLAS, the UK's Customs Declaration Service (CDS), and the EU-wide ICS2 for entry summary declarations. The system is the technical layer beneath the customs declaration procedure—distinct from the legal process it enables.

**Source:** [https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/customs-declarations_en](https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/customs-declarations_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | customs declaration system |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 91 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/customs-declarations_en |

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