Traceability rules for explosives Applicability to goods in transit Explosives WG meeting on 17.10.2016
Scene setter Explosives traded from one third country to another third country Explosives transiting through the EU customs territory Customs procedures, no release for free circulation Example: Port or airport in MS 1 – road transport – Port or airport in MS 2
Monitoring of transit Electronic system NCTS Efficient supervision through real time exchange between customs offices Irregularity detected in short time
Relevant provisions Article 15(1) of Directive 2014/28/EU: Traceability system applies to "economic operators" Article 2 of Directive 2014/28/EU: Definition of economic operator Article 3(2) of Directive 2008/43/EC: Manufactured for export; marked with identification of importing country
Conclusion Opinion of Member State authorities? Experience of Member State authorities? Opinion and experience of WG observers?