# Joint Inspection (Customs and Border Control)

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Joint Inspection comes into play at border crossings where several authorities – typically customs, border security, and veterinary or phytosanitary control – each need to examine the same consignment.

Joint Inspection comes into play at border crossings where several authorities – typically customs, border security, and veterinary or phytosanitary control – each need to examine the same consignment. Rather than queuing up in sequence and forcing the vehicle to stop multiple times, all agencies carry out their checks simultaneously under a single coordinated procedure. This significantly cuts dwell times at the border and reduces handling costs for carriers and freight forwarders. The approach is most firmly embedded in EU border management and customs union frameworks, but can also be agreed bilaterally between two states. It should not be confused with a joint investigation into suspected smuggling or customs fraud – Joint Inspection is strictly a trade facilitation tool within normal cargo flows.

**Source:** [https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/facilitating-access/customs-partnerships/joint-inspections_en](https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/facilitating-access/customs-partnerships/joint-inspections_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Joint Inspection (Customs and Border Control) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 123 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/facilitating-access/customs-partnerships/joint-inspections_en |

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