# Customs statistics declaration

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> The customs statistics declaration records cross-border movements of goods for official foreign trade statistics, supplying the data that governments, central banks, and international organisations use for economic policy decisions.

The customs statistics declaration records cross-border movements of goods for official foreign trade statistics, supplying the data that governments, central banks, and international organisations use for economic policy decisions. Economic operators report the commodity type, quantity, value, and countries of origin and destination to the competent authorities. Within the EU, two distinct systems apply: trade with third countries is captured statistically through the customs declaration itself, while intra-community trade must be reported separately via Intrastat filings submitted to national statistical offices. Reporting thresholds, deadlines, and the required level of detail vary by member state and by the company's overall trade volume. From a compliance standpoint, discrepancies between the declared customs value and the statistical value can prompt queries from authorities and should therefore be documented with a clear explanation.

**Source:** [https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/international-trade-in-goods/overview](https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/international-trade-in-goods/overview)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Customs statistics declaration |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 129 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/international-trade-in-goods/overview |

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