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2023/0156(COD) · In Force

Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority

171 submissions from 125 organizations told the European Commission what they think about this file. Here is what each of them said, in their own words.

The Commission received 182 submissions on this file. Shown here: the 171 from organizations. Not shown: 6 from private individuals. Their submissions are personal data; the Commission publishes them under its own legal basis, and republishing them by name here would need one we do not have. Organizations act in a public capacity, so their positions are public record. Also not shown: 5 further submissions we do not publish for other reasons: no quotable text (a comment under 250 characters and no readable paper), no organization named, or a private person who filed under their own name. About this data →

Committee IMCORapporteur Deirdre Clune (EPP)
  1. Publication in the Official Journal · 23 Sept 2026
  2. Published in the Official Journal · 19 Sept 2026
  3. Vote in EP plenary · 17 Sept 2026
  4. Approval of the Council’s first reading position by the EP (adoption of the legislative act) · 16 Sept 2026
  5. Signed · 16 Sept 2026

Who showed up

147 submissions from industry (companies and their trade associations) against 16 from civil society: NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups and trade unions. That is 9.2 industry submissions for every one from civil society.

Industry 147Civil society 16Public authorities, academia, other 8

Groupings use the respondent type each organization selected when filing. Counting submissions, not organizations: a body that filed twice is counted twice.

What the room declares

74 of 125
in the EU Register
407
full-time lobbying staff
€62.4M+
declared costs a year
294
EP accreditations declared

Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Sept 2026). The cost figure sums band floors, so the true total is higher.

The file, right now

The consultation closed on 5 Sept 2023; it ran from 23 May 2023.

Policy area
Taxation & trade (DG TAXUD)
Where it stands
Awaiting adoption
Legislative stage
In Force
Lead committee
IMCO
Commission reference
COM(2023)257

How it got here

  1. Call for evidence · impact assessment19 Sept 2022
  2. Public consultation19 Sept 2022
  3. Prop dir5 Sept 2023
  4. Proposal for a regulation7 Nov 2023

Also on the Commission’s pipeline for this file, with no date recorded: Initiative planned, Communication, Proposal for a regulation.

Showing 25 of 171 submissions.

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Federation of Small Businesses

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a non-profit making, grassroots and non-party political business organisation that represents members in every community across the UK. Set up in 1974, we are the authoritative voice on policy issues affecting the UKs 5.5 million small businesses, micro businesses and the self-employed.

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Confederation of Finnish Industries

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

The Confederation of Enterprises is an advocate of employers’ companies operating in Finland. We communicate industry’s common messages and solutions to society’s decision-makers and public debate. We are a comprehensive representative of the entire Finnish business community: we have more than 15000 member companies, with around 900000 employees. The Confederation of Businesses (EK) supports the proposal.

Filed in Finnish · English published by the European Commission

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EY

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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EY appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on behalf of the EY network on the European Commissions call for feedback on the proposals put forward by the Commission on 17 May 2023 to reform the EU Customs Union.

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CEVA Logistics Hungary Kft

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

Dear Title, I would ask for a revision of the wording of Article 47. In our Member State, customs obliges economic operators to use seals in normal transit, while in other Member States the authorities are more lenient.

Filed in Hungarian · English published by the European Commission

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CEVA Logistics Hungary Kft

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

Dear Title, I would ask for a revision of Article 71(2) as there are many reasons for invalidating the various declarations, there may be circumstances that the economic operator/declarant cannot and unfortunately be bound by the relevant Regulation.

Filed in Hungarian · English published by the European Commission

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CEVA Logistics Hungary Kft

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

Dear Title, I would ask for a revision of Article 86(5). The 3 days indicated and 6 days for authorised consignees are inapplicable in practice. This will force various service providers to apply for customs warehouse authorisations. If simplification is to be achieved, this is not the best way forward.

Filed in Hungarian · English published by the European Commission

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Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER)

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to provide our views on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.

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Inditex SA

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Inditex welcomes the opportunity to contribute our views on the European Commission's proposal to revise the Union Customs Code. Our contribution aims to improve the protection of the EU Single Market and facilitate trade. Please see our feedback in the attached document.

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ODASCE

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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The Office for Development through Automation and Simplification of External Trade is an Association Loi 1901 set up in July 1972 by private sector managers with the support of the Directorate-General for Customs and Indirect Taxes. With around 300 members, we represent more than 500 companies, groups, organisations or natural persons active in the field of international trade.

Filed in French · English published by the European Commission

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National Foreign Trade Council and U.S. Chamber of Commerce

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Response to Call for Evidence Related to Reform of the Union Customs Legislation November 7, 2023 Mr. Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner Directorate General for Taxation and Customs Union European Commission 1049 Brussels Belgium The National Foreign Trade Council and U.S. Chamber of Commerce appreciate the opportunity to provide comments and information for consideration in this process.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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PostEurop

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Please find attached the PostEurop Position on the EU Customs Reform of 7 November 2023, contributing to the legislative deliberations on: The Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 [COM (2023) 258 final]; and The Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending…

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VNO-NCW|MKB-Nederland

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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The Dutch business community embraces the simplifications introduced by the European Commission in the proposal for the New UCC. Based on a data-led approach the reform can reduce cumbersome customs procedures, reducing 27 systems to just one harmonized model.

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Lufthansa Group

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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REVISION OF THE UNION CUSTOMS CODE November 2023 Lufthansa Group and all its affiliates, which are internationally operating companies, are affected by nearly all legal changes of international trade regulations. As part of the aviation industry, which heavily depends on internationally interconnected supply chains, we rely on a fast cross border movement of goods.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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Elia Group

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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ELIA GROUP CONTRIBUTION TO THE EC’s PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON THE UNION’s CUSTOMS REFORM Introduction Elia Group encompasses two electricity Transmission System Operators, Elia Transmission Belgium and 50Hertz in the northeast of Germany.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. - VCI

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Überarbeitung des Zollkodex der Union                       www.vci.de www.ihre-chemie.de www.chemiehoch3.de LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Facebook Datenschutzhinweis Compliance-Leitfaden Transparenz   Der VCI und seine Fachverbände vertreten die Interessen von rund 1.900 Unternehmen aus der chemischpharmazeutischen Industrie und chemienaher Wirtschaftszweige gegenüber Politik, Behörden, anderen…

Filed in German · English published by the European Commission

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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European Smoking Tobacco Association (ESTA) E.E.I.G.

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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The European Smoking Tobacco Association (ESTA) appreciates the opportunity to provide views on the European Commission's proposal for an EU Customs Reform. Whilst ESTA welcomes the general direction that the proposed reform is aiming at, we have attached comments and suggestions that we hope the European Commission will take into consideration.

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Hospodářská komora ČR (Czech Chamber of Commerce)

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Návrh nařízení, kterým se stanoví celní kodex Unie a zřizuje Celní úřad Evropské unie a kterým se zrušuje nařízení (EU) č. 952/2013 – připomínky Hospodářské komory ČR Hospodářská komora ČR vítá možnost se vyjádřit k návrhu nařízení týkajícího se celního kodexu Unie. Návrh celní reformy EU považujeme za ambiciózní.

Filed in Czech · English published by the European Commission

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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Union of Entrepreneurs and Employers

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Stanowisko ZPP w sprawie propozycji Komisji Europejskiej dotyczących Reformy Unii Celnej UE Związek Przedsiębiorców i Pracodawców (ZPP) z zadowoleniem przyjmuje inicjatywę nowelizacji przepisów celnych podjętą przez Komisję Europejską i dostosowania ich do wyzwań cyfrowej transformacji oraz proklimatycznej agendy Unii Europejskiej.

Filed in Polish · English published by the European Commission

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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Digital Poland Association

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Dear Sir, on behalf of the Digital Polish Union, a professional employers’ organisation which brings together the largest high-tech companies operating in Poland, including producers, importers and distributors of electrical and electronic equipment, we submit our comments to the Consultation on the Communication of the European Commission on Customs Reform.

Filed in Polish · English published by the European Commission

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EUROALLIAGES (European ferro-alloys and silicon producers)

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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EUROALLIAGES welcomes the opportunity to provide comments to the European Commission proposed Regulation establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority and repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (hereinafter the Revised UCC Proposal).

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DIHK - German Chamber of Commerce and Industry

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal for a Regulation. The opinion is based on the comments received by the DIHK, companies and the DIHK’s economic policy positions prior to the submission of the opinion. You can find the detailed feedback in the attached file.

Filed in German · English published by the European Commission

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SOMO

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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SOMO appreciates the opportunity for providing feedback on the Commissions proposal for a new Union Customs Code. EU supply chains need to become much more transparent to effectively address the abuses they are fraught with. EU customs law reforms can substantially contribute to supply chain transparency.

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ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association)

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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Internal Ref. Ares(2023)7547637 - 07/11/2023 November 2023 Comments UCC Review ACEA COMMENTS ON THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S PROPSOAL FOR A REVIEW OF THE UNION CUSTOMS CODE INTRODUCTION The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has taken note of the proposal of the European Commission for a review of the Union Customs Code.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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Livingston International

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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CONSULTATION ON THE REVISION OF THE CUSTOMS CODE November 2023 We would like to thank you the EU Commission for giving the possibility to give feedback on the future text of the Customs Code. We have found in the text of the future customs regulation relevant changes that will for sure impact the way of processing the customs information and that gives a new relevance to the goods’ requirements which will be…

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

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European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations EFPIA

· · filed 7 Nov 2023 · source

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The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the revision of the Customs Union Code. EFPIA represents the biopharmaceutical industry in Europe. Please find an explanation of our position attached. EFPIA supports the objectives of the revision and wishes to highlight a few elements that require further explanation.

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