NCTSjärjestelmässä

NCTSjärjestelmässä refers to the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) in Finnish. This electronic system is used by customs authorities across the European Union and participating EFTA countries to manage the transit of goods. The primary purpose of NCTS is to facilitate the movement of goods that are not currently subject to customs duty within the EU. This includes goods that are being transported from one EU country to another and are subject to customs supervision until they reach their final destination.

The system allows for the electronic submission and processing of transit declarations. When goods are moved under the NCTS, an electronic transit declaration is lodged with the customs authorities of the departure country. This declaration contains information about the goods, the parties involved in the transit (e.g., the consignor, the carrier, and the consignee), and the intended route. Once the declaration is accepted, a unique transit accompanying document (TAD) is generated, which accompanies the goods during their journey.

Upon arrival at the destination customs office, the TAD is presented, and the transit procedure is discharged electronically. This allows customs authorities to track the movement of goods and ensure that they arrive at their intended destination. NCTS plays a crucial role in streamlining customs procedures, reducing the risk of fraud, and improving the efficiency of intra-European trade by providing a harmonized and digitalized approach to transit controls.