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customs relevance check procedure

Unlike automated system checks, this procedure centres on a manually traceable, documented decision-making process.

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Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures_en

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Unlike automated system checks, this procedure centres on a manually traceable, documented decision-making process. A freight forwarder or customs broker evaluates commodity description, tariff classification, declared value, country of origin, and destination, then records in writing whether a customs declaration is required or whether an exemption applies. That written record is not mere formality – it serves as evidence in a potential customs audit and gives the client a transparent account of the assessment. Clearly defined steps and assigned responsibilities make the procedure repeatable and defensible.

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