Future customs procedures

Update of the transiting system, NCTS, Phase 5

The transit system is being updated. Our current transit procedures are being adapted to the requirements in the Union Customs Code. Please take time to understand the new procedures and identify how it will impact your company.

Phase 5 of NCTS will be launched in Sweden on 1 September 2023. This is also when all new transits must be initiated in NCTS, Phase 5.
This means that affected actors must prepare in order to launch NCTS, phase 5, and use it to manage new transits from 1 September 2023.

Changes compared to current procedures

The updated system, NCTS, Phase 5, is similar to the current system, but there are some differences. For example, information will be provided differently. The structure is constructed in several levels, more information is declared and some Data elements are split into multiple Data elements.

Declaration guides

Read the declaration guide for transit declarations in NCTS, Phase 5

Transit procedure

Transit is a customs procedure that facilitates the transport of goods across borders and through territories without paying customs duty and VAT. You may transit any goods that may be brought into or removed from Sweden and the EU.
The person presenting goods for transit is responsible for conducting and discharging the transit correctly, as well as for the veracity of the information provided. The transited goods should be unaltered and they should be presented to customs at the place of destination within deadline established by Swedish Customs. The person presenting the goods is also responsible for the integrity of any seals and, where applicable, compliance with an established itinerary.
When transiting goods, the information should be registered in the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS). To submit transit declarations electronically via NCTS, it is necessary to register for communication via EDI.

Learn more about:

Authorised consignor and authorised consignee

Authorised consignors and authorised consignees can initiate and discharge a transit procedure without visiting a customs clearance office. For this, you need an authorisation. Several authorisations may be used, depending on your needs.

Authorised consignor for Union transit

An authorised consignor for Union transit can initiate transit procedures without visiting a customs clearance office. Authorised consignors must hold an authorisation. This authorisation may also be used for the common transit procedure.

Approved consignor status for Union transit. (in Swedish)

Authorised consignee for Union transit

Authorised consignees for Union transit can receive and discharge a transit procedure at an authorised place without visiting a customs clearance office. Authorised consignees must hold an authorisation. This authorisation may also be used for the common transit procedure.

Approved consignee status for Union transit. (in Swedish)

Authorised consignee for TIR transit

Authorised consignees for TIR transit can receive an TIR transit at an authorised place without visiting a customs clearance office. To discharge the TIR transit procedure, the TIR Carnet must be presented in person. Authorised consignees must hold an authorisation.

Approved consignee status for TIR transit. (in Swedish)

Rail traffic

For rail traffic, the main alternative is that goods arriving by rail should be transited. Presentation notification should be given in accordance with the rules for the transit procedure, usually at the customs office at the destination or an authorised consignee.

Learn more about changes to rail traffic. (in Swedish)

Technical specifications

The updated system support means that you and your company must invest in a new or updated system support.

Technical specifications, DDNTA, NCTS, Phase 5 (in Swedish)

Last updated: 2023-03-20

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