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NCTS control decision

Customs authorities issue an NCTS control decision when a transit movement under the New Computerised Transit System is selected for examination.

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Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/trade-tools/ncts_en.htm

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Customs authorities issue an NCTS control decision when a transit movement under the New Computerised Transit System is selected for examination. The decision determines whether the consignment may proceed without conditions, whether supporting documents must be produced or verified, or whether the transit is to be suspended. It forms the formal basis for any subsequent action by the office of departure or the supervising authority and is recorded electronically within the NCTS. Not to be confused with the NCTS control result, which captures the factual findings once an inspection is complete.

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