AIS V2 (Revised Annex B) and Centralised Clearance Phases 1 and 2

Overview

AIS V1 refers to the current import system that adheres to EUCDM Version 5.1. Revenue will upgrade AIS V1 to primarily align with EUCDM Revised Annex B AIS V2. This introduces a new data set and message structure. We will also be introducing Centralised Clearance at Import (CCI) Phase 1 and Phase 2. Both will go live in January 2026.

These changes align our electronic import system with the legal requirements legislated for in the Union Customs Code (UCC).

AIS V2 upgrade

This aligns AIS data set and message structure to EUCDM Version 6.2.

Introduction of CCI Phase 1 and Phase 2

This allows authorised economic operators to declare goods in one European Union (EU) Member State (Supervising Member State). These goods can be physically imported in a different EU Member State (Presenting Member State).

Key dates

Traders and software providers should note the following key dates:

• Traders Specifications (published in June 2023).
• Public Interface Test (PIT) environment (available in Q1 of 2025).
• AIS Upgrade, incorporating CCI phase 1 and 2 (to go live in January 2026).
• AIS and CCI Trader Guides (published in June 2023).

Automated Import System (AIS) V2 and CCI P1 and P2 

Software providers and traders will find the documentation and guides on how to set up their IT systems for the upgraded AIS V2 and Centralised Clearance Phase 1 and 2. 

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