Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013
The Union Customs Code (UCC), established by Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 and applicable from May 1, 2016, modernizes and harmonizes customs rules across the European Union. It provides a comprehensive legal framework for the movement, declaration, and clearance of goods, including provisions for risk management, customs procedures, and the operation of IT systems such as the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). While it includes requirements for data processing and security in the context of customs operations, it is not primarily a data protection or cybersecurity regulation.
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Framework Domains (4)
AEO
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EUUCC-2 | Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme |
Customs Procedures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EUUCC-1 | Customs Procedures, Declarations, Risk Analysis |
Electronic
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EUUCC-4 | Electronic Submission and TARIC |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EUUCC-3 | Record-Keeping and Customs Audit |
Maps to 1 other framework
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013?
Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 is a compliance framework from European Union with 4 domains and 4 controls. The Union Customs Code (UCC), established by Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 and applicable from May 1, 2016, modernizes and harmonizes customs rules across the European Union. It provides a comprehensive legal framework for the movement, declaration, and clearance of goods, including provisions for risk management, customs procedures, and the operation of IT systems such as the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). While it includes requirements for data processing and security in the context of customs operations, it is not primarily a data protection or cybersecurity regulation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 have?
Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are AEO (1 controls), Customs Procedures (1 controls), Electronic (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 map to?
Union Customs Code (UCC) - Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 37301:2021 (25% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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