# NCTS Arrival Notification

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike the transit declaration lodged at the office of departure, the NCTS Arrival Notification marks the end of a transit movement: the office of destination generates and transmits it electronically once the goods have been presented there under customs seal.

Unlike the transit declaration lodged at the office of departure, the NCTS Arrival Notification marks the end of a transit movement: the office of destination generates and transmits it electronically once the goods have been presented there under customs seal. NCTS stands for New Computerised Transit System, the shared electronic transit platform used across the EU and associated countries. The notification confirms safe arrival and is a prerequisite for formally discharging the transit procedure and releasing the principal's guarantee. Freight forwarders and principals monitor this status closely, since a missing notification triggers an enquiry procedure at the office of departure.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | NCTS Arrival Notification |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 100 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat-customs/ncts_en |

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