# Streamlined Customs Declarations

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> An importer clearing large volumes of shipments daily cannot process full declarations for each consignment – streamlined customs declarations solve this by permitting a reduced dataset at the time of lodgement, with missing details supplied in a supplementary declaration.

An importer clearing large volumes of shipments daily cannot process full declarations for each consignment – streamlined customs declarations solve this by permitting a reduced dataset at the time of lodgement, with missing details supplied in a supplementary declaration. The approach rests on risk-based controls: declarants holding Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status or equivalent authorizations benefit from faster release times and lighter documentation requirements. Compared with standard full declarations, these procedures cut administrative overhead significantly – particularly valuable for high-frequency, low-risk consignments. They should not be confused with entry in temporary storage, which is a separate customs procedure.

**Source:** [https://www.wcoomd.org/](https://www.wcoomd.org/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Streamlined Customs Declarations |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 98 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.wcoomd.org/ |

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