The Union Customs Code Brigitte Iconomoff FedEx Customs Regulatory Affairs Europe EEA Customs committee vice-chair UFEX Customs committee chair TIACA Air Cargo - October 26 2016 - Paris

Customs clearance : a key element of the Express service UCC and Global Trade We help businesses access more than 99 percent of the world’s GDP Transportation Solutions, E-commerce Solutions, Business Services > 220 countries and territories around the globe. > 12M shipments each business day (average volume) Approximately 650 aircraft and >100,000 motorized vehicles We simplify international shipping by helping customers manage imports and exports by ocean, air or ground. Customs clearance : a key element of the Express service TIACA Air Cargo Forum - Brigitte Iconomoff 26 October 2016

The UCC GOAL from Global Trade perspective Harmonization and simplification of customs legislations throughout EU Electronic customs transactions ..While providing a level playing field amongst various traders and countries   Business friendly rules Efficient safety & security requirements TIACA Air Cargo Forum - Brigitte Iconomoff 26 October 2016

UCC implementation.. where do we stand ? Legislation entry into effect on May 1st, 2016 Detailed national legislations and Implementing provisions Simplifications and concrete steps toward centralized clearance Harmonized Electronic systems Gradual implementation till 2020 Transitional Period TIACA Air Cargo Forum - Brigitte Iconomoff 26 October 2016

UCC Challenges from global Trade perspective Cross EU coordinated customs policy development and delivery Alignment and simplification of EU customs procedures and IT processes Alignement of EU standards with Global standards Effective centralized customs clearance Tangible new benefits for AEO certified traders Harmonized systems for the 17 UCC IT related projects, with.. Common data sets Harmonized functional and technical specifications Realistic development timelines for each project (18 months*) Coordinated implementation across the EU TIACA Air Cargo Forum - Brigitte Iconomoff 26 October 2016

UCC .. Key success factors Transition PARTNERSHIP COMMUNICATION EXCHANGES ALIGNMENTS Between.. Trade, National Customs, EU Commission and other institutions TIACA Air Cargo Forum - Brigitte Iconomoff 26 October 2016

Thank you for your attention ! TIACA Air Cargo Forum - Brigitte Iconomoff 26 October 2016