# EDIFACT Customs Declarations

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> EDIFACT Customs Declarations are electronic messages used by customs brokers, freight forwarders, and importers to submit declarations, entry summaries, and proof-of-entry documents to customs authorities.

EDIFACT Customs Declarations are electronic messages used by customs brokers, freight forwarders, and importers to submit declarations, entry summaries, and proof-of-entry documents to customs authorities. The messages conform to the UN/EDIFACT standard, which specifies mandatory structure, segments, and data elements. Electronic submission significantly speeds up clearance, cuts paperwork, and reduces errors through automated validation. At high-volume ports and in cross-border supply chains, EDIFACT-based customs communication is now the norm rather than the exception. It should be distinguished from country-specific customs interfaces that use EDIFACT syntax but implement their own national message profiles.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/trade/uncefact/introducing-unedifact](https://unece.org/trade/uncefact/introducing-unedifact)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | EDIFACT Customs Declarations |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://unece.org/trade/uncefact/introducing-unedifact |

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