# Electronic Import Customs Declaration

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike the paper-based declaration it has largely superseded, the electronic import customs declaration is submitted entirely digitally through an official customs portal or an approved EDI connection.

Unlike the paper-based declaration it has largely superseded, the electronic import customs declaration is submitted entirely digitally through an official customs portal or an approved EDI connection. Importers or their customs brokers transmit goods descriptions, commodity codes, declared values, and supporting trade documents in a standardised format, which the system validates automatically before acceptance. The key operational advantage is that authorities can complete risk assessments before goods physically arrive, enabling targeted inspections and faster clearance. In the European Union, electronic filing is mandatory; paper procedures are only permitted in strictly defined exceptional cases.

**Source:** [https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Electronic Import Customs Declaration |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 93 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu |

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