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Proof of Union Status (PoUS) System

  1. Overview
  2. Introduction of new electronic means of proving union status
  3. Methods of proving the union status of goods
  4. Electronic PoUS system for T2L and T2LF
  5. Benefits of the electronic PoUS system for T2Ls and T2LFs

Electronic PoUS system for T2L and T2LF

From 1 March 2024, you must submit your T2L and T2LF applications electronically through the Proof of Union Status (PoUS) system. You can access the PoUS system through the European Union (EU) Trader Portal.

To lodge a T2L or T2LF request on the portal:

  • you must have a Revenue Online Service (ROS) digital certificate. You will find information about obtaining a ROS certificate in Guide to ROS.
  • you must have an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number and be registered for Customs and Excise (C&E) on ROS
  • and
  • you must be authenticated in the trader portal. This is handled by the Uniform User Management & Digital Signature (UUM&DS) system together with ROS. You can use the UUM&DS to assign responsibility for customs applications and authorisations (delegation) to your customs representative.

You will find further information about how to create and manage these roles in Access Management through UUM&DS. 

The EU Commission have developed the Proof of Union Status system eLearning Module for economic operators.

Further information on the electronic PoUS system for T2L and T2LFs can be found in  eCustoms Notification 29/2023.

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Published: 14 March 2024 Print this page

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