# Standard Declaration

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike simplified customs procedures, the standard declaration contains all mandatory data from the outset: goods description, customs value, country of origin, applicable duty rates, and the required supporting documents.

Unlike simplified customs procedures, the standard declaration contains all mandatory data from the outset: goods description, customs value, country of origin, applicable duty rates, and the required supporting documents. It is the default procedure for most import and export movements across a customs frontier and must be lodged before the authority releases the goods. The complete dataset allows customs to run automated risk analysis, which keeps clearance times short for low-risk consignments. Simplified procedures are an authorised exception; the standard declaration remains the baseline against which all other customs procedures are defined.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/declaration.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/declaration.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Standard Declaration |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 92 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/declaration.asp |

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