How will the Automated Import System (AIS) impact your business?
Importers
You are legally obliged as an importer of goods from outside of the European Union (EU) to lodge a customs import declaration in AIS.
You may use
- your own internally developed and supported customs software
or
- software provided by an external systems provider.
In all cases you should ensure that:
- the customs software you are using can interface with AIS
and
- your staff are familiar with the content and structure of declarations and message types.
If you employ a customs agent to manage your customs import formalities, you should ensure that the software your agent uses can interface with AIS. If a customs agent is acting on your behalf, you must ensure that the information you provide to your agent is accurate and correct.
Note:
If you lodge or plan to lodge export declarations, you must use the AEP system and continue to use the current AEP system software.
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