Types of packages in a transit movement
There are many different types of packages, and it can be difficult to know which type of package to enter. The basic rule is that everyone involved in a transport chain must be able to ensure that they have handed over, delivered and received the correct number of packages.
Consider the following:
- Before you start a transit movement, it is important to consider which type of package to use.
- The authorised consignee or customs office must be able to count and determine whether they have received all the packages specified in the transit movement.
- You may need to check with the authorised consignee which type of package is reasonable to specify in the transit movement and how many should be counted.
- If the transit movement is to end at a customs office, the customs officer should be able to count the number of packages being transported without too much effort.
Unpackaged goods
Unpackaged goods (NE) are only an option for goods that are packed without any packaging on a load carrier, such as horses or passenger cars. Apparel is transported in various types of packaging and should not be specified Unpackaged (NE).
Customs warehouse keeper
Customs warehouse keepers may repackage goods in several steps. For example, individual pens (PP) in a customs warehouse can be repackaged into boxes (CS), the boxes (CS) can be repackaged into cartons (CT) and the cartons (CT) can be repackaged onto loading pallets (PX). Goods may not be repackaged in temporary storage facilities.
Authorised consignee
An authorised consignee who, for example, receives a transit consignment at a temporary warehouse at an airport and the goods are to leave the EU, should not have to break any packaging or pallets in order to count the goods. The intention is that the goods should be transported onward quickly and easily. In such cases, the authorised consignee may indicate a discrepancy and state the type of package and how many packages were received in the unloading results, in order to ensure that the incoming and outgoing balances match in the stock records.
Traceability
Traceability is an important part of the goods flow. If repackaging has taken place, this may be indicated in the various documents and papers accompanying the goods so that the contents are clearly evident to all parties involved in the transit procedure.