- July 22th, 2024 update: BE customs authorities delay go-live of PoUS system until Sept 16, 2024.
- July 19th, 2024 update: BE customs authorities announce go-live of PoUS system on Aug 1, 2024.
- July 2024 update: BE customs authorities announced that the MASP timetables are being revised, but no specific new dates have been published yet.
Key information on MASP timeframes
The MASP (Multi-Annual Strategic Plan) projects include the new systems for import, export, and transit (NCTS5) declarations. The latest timeframe published by Belgian customs authorities can be found here:
MASP timeframe Belgium (updated May 2024) > timetables are being revised
- AES (Export): Transition period starts on June 19th and will end September 30th
- IDMS (Import): Transition period starts on June 26th and will end November 30th
- NCTS phase 5 (core functionality): Transition period starts December 2nd and will end on January 21st, 2025
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Migration from PLDA to AES (Export): steps and timeframes
AEB will be configuring the AEB Customs Management test systems for AES (Export) in early July (planned for the first 2 weeks). We ask you take note of the steps required for testing and preparation to move to AES:
Within the migration guide, you will find a request to contact AEB via the specific migration email address, to pre-select a date and time for the move to production in September.
Note: Details for IDMS (Import) migration will follow at a later date.
Changes affecting export procedures
The changes mainly affect the declaration data that needs to be submitted to customs, for instance:
- several new document types
- additional information on delivery terms and transport means
- a change in declaration and procedure types in accordance with UCC regulations
Furthermore, new fields will be available in a declaration, for example:
- an EXS checkbox
- a field for the presentation time
- new fields for commodity codes and document types (at item level)
These new fields need to be filled in the declaration and therefore, the implementation of a few API changes is required, too. This concerns the new information on delivery terms and country as well as the new document types.
Further information
Useful information can be found on the Belgian customs website.
Change in the submission of T2L/T2LF declarations (PoUS)
The new Proof of Union Status (PoUS) system to prove Union status of goods with electronic means will go-live on September 16, 2024. As of this date, T2L/T2LF documents must be lodged via the new EU Proof of Union Status (PoUS) system. It will no longer be possible to issue T2L/T2LF documents via the PLDA system.
Read further details here:
- BE Customs announcement: Mandatory use of PoUS starting September 16, 2024
- AEB Help Center article: PoUS: New system replacing the paper T2L/T2LF documents
Comments
April 2024 update: Belgian customs authorities have published an updated timeframe for the MASP projects.
May 2024 update: AEB has received information on adapted timelines regarding the Go-Lives of AES, IDMS, and NCTS phase 5 in Belgium. We expect official confirmation of these changes early May.
June 2024 update: Belgian Customs has published new deadlines for the switch-over to AES, IDMS, and NCTS5.
June 25th 2024 update: Migration of PLDA Export to AES Export - steps and timeframes for the migration process are now listed with a link to the migration guide.
July 2024 update: BE customs authorities announced that the MASP timetables are being revised, but no specific new dates have been published yet.
July 19th, 2024 update: BE customs authorities announce go-live of PoUS system on Aug 1, 2024.
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