#FCPD1612200ADecree of May 9, 2016, on National Centralized Customs Clearance Approval
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This decree establishes how companies can obtain approval for national centralized customs clearance in France. It allows businesses to submit customs declarations at a single office, even if goods are presented at different locations. Companies need a stable presence in the EU and an approved clearance plan.
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Key Changes
- Introduces national centralized customs clearance for companies in France.
- Requires stable establishment in the EU and approved clearance plan.
- Allows declarations at a single customs office regardless of where goods are presented.
Obligations
What this law requires
Companies must designate a single customs declaration office (bureau de déclaration) where customs records will be physically or electronically accessible to customs authorities.
Companies must submit a customs clearance plan (schéma de dédouanement) that describes: logistical scheme, import/export clearance steps, intervening parties (freight forwarders, representatives), designation of declaration office, and competent presentation offices for goods locations.
Companies must maintain a stable establishment (établissement stable) on the customs territory of the European Union to obtain and maintain approval.
Companies must provide access to customs records and accompanying documents to customs authorities at the location specified in the approval application.
Companies must submit application for approval in the form and content specified by the General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes (direction générale des douanes et droits indirects).