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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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