Belgium and Sweden join the CCI system as of 15 October 2025
Belgium and Sweden both officially joined the Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) scheme on 15 October 2025, as per the Union Customs Code. Their entry is another step towards the EU’s wider programme to harmonise and digitalise Customs procedures across Member States.
Under CCI, an economic operator established in one EU Member State can lodge its Customs declaration with the Customs office located in its home country, even if the goods are physically cleared in a different EU Member State. In practice, this means that the two Customs Authorities share the work: one checks the goods when they enter the EU while the other processes the declaration.
For companies, the benefit is straightforward: fewer administrative steps and a smoother import process.
With Belgium and Sweden joining, twelve Member States are now fully up and running with CCI. More countries will follow as the European Commission continues to roll out the system, aiming for a more consistent and efficient customs framework across the EU.
