The EU Commission has published version 7.0.11 of the European Customs Data Model. EUCDM stands for "European Union Customs Data Model". The model describes which data fields and codes are used in European customs procedures. EUCDM connects requirements from multiple systems. These include NCTS for the transit procedure, AES for exports, and ICS for security data in imports. National customs clearance systems also align with it. The objective is to ensure that the same information is understood as uniformly as possible across member states. Version 7.0.11 incorporates amended rules for temporary duty relief on distance sales in shipments with a commodity value of up to 150 euros. Additionally, representations have been improved and minor discrepancies with published legal texts have been corrected. Data sets and code lists are available in structured XML format. For customs authorities and software providers, it is important to note: The data model itself does not replace the legal basis. There is also no single EU-wide switchover date for all applications. Practical implementation depends on the procedure concerned, the national customs administration, and the respective software release. Companies should therefore not simply check off "Version 7.0.11 installed". They must verify which declarations they submit, which fields are changing, and when the national customs system will require this information. Test cases based on real commodity and procedure scenarios are advisable.