Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 Article 171

Lodging a customs declaration prior to the presentation of the goods

Article 171

A customs declaration may be lodged prior to the expected presentation of the goods to customs. If the goods are not presented within 30 days of lodging of the customs declaration, the customs declaration shall be deemed not to have been lodged.

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