- August 2024 update: Following a request from TAXUD, the NCTS5 migration must be scheduled earlier. A big-bang go-live on December 2, 2024 is anticipated, though not yet officially confirmed.
- June 2024 update: BE customs authorities have again announced new deadlines for NCTS5.
By the end of 2024, all member countries of the Common Transit Convention (CTC) are required to transfer to New Computerized Transit System (NCTS) Phase 5. This change will affect all users of our Customs Management solution who submit BE transit declarations (transfer and discharge movements) via the application.
Read all details of the changes implemented in NCTS Phase 5 in this Help Center article.
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BE Timescale for switching to NCTS5
Belgium will switch over to NCTS5 starting on December 2, 2024, with a subsequent transition period until January 21, 2025.
August 2024 update: Following a request from TAXUD, the NCTS5 migration must be scheduled earlier. A big-bang go-live on December 2, 2024 is anticipated, though not yet officially confirmed.
AEB is preparing for the migration and the implementation of BE NCTS5 functionality for our Customs Management solution. We will provide a detailed timeline for rollout phase as soon as possible.
Make sure you are ready to move to NCTS5
Please take following steps to prepare for the migration at an early stage:
- Familiarize yourself with the technical and functional changes that will be implemented with NCTS5. Specifications can be found on the official BE customs website or, in future, here on our Help Center.
- When planning the migration, consider timing, resources, and staff training.
- Further information can be found at these Help Center links:
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November 2023 update: BE customs authorities have published an updated version of the MASP release schedule, officially confirming that they have delayed the implementation of NCTS P5. The new date for implementing NCTS P5 in Belgium will be March 30, 2024, with a subsequent transition period until June 30, 2024.
June 2024 update: BE customs authorities have again announced new deadlines for the go-live of NCTS5.
August 2024 update: Following a request from TAXUD, the NCTS5 migration must be scheduled earlier. A big-bang go-live on December 2, 2024 is anticipated, though not yet officially confirmed.
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