[Global IDT Insights] EU Customs Union Proposes a New Union Customs Code (UCC)

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1. EU Customs Union proposes a new Union Customs Code (UCC)

The Council of the European Union has taken a significant step forward in modernising the EU Customs Union by adopting its negotiating mandate on a core element of customs reform on 27 June 2025. This move accelerates the ongoing efforts to overhaul customs procedures, with a particular focus on strengthening the EU’s ability to supervise and control the flow of goods, especially in the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector.

The reform initiative, originally proposed by the European Commission in May 2023 as a new Union Customs Code (UCC), aims to digitalise, simplify, and reduce the costs associated with customs processes. Following the European Parliament’s adoption of its report in March 2024 and two years of technical discussions within the Council, the Council’s mandate now paves the way for trilogue negotiations with the Parliament, marking a major milestone in the legislative process.

A central innovation of the reform is the establishment of the European Customs Authority (EUCA), which will be responsible for developing and operating the new EU Customs Data Hub. This Data Hub is set to revolutionise data provision and sharing across Member States, offering businesses a single digital environment and customs authorities a unified risk management framework. By replacing existing national and trans-European IT systems, the Data Hub is expected to save Member States an estimated €2 billion annually and ensure the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and analytical tools.

The updated customs framework promises substantial benefits for Member States, businesses, and consumers. With the Council’s negotiating mandate in place, formal negotiations with the European Parliament on the final text of the regulation can now begin. The agreed regulation will require formal adoption by both the Council and the Parliament before entering into force.

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Taxmann Publications has a dedicated in-house Research & Editorial Team. This team consists of a team of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Lawyers. This team works under the guidance and supervision of editor-in-chief Mr Rakesh Bhargava.

The Research and Editorial Team is responsible for developing reliable and accurate content for the readers. The team follows the six-sigma approach to achieve the benchmark of zero error in its publications and research platforms. The team ensures that the following publication guidelines are thoroughly followed while developing the content:

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