Mandatory Use of PoUS from 1 August 2024: Important Information for Operators

• From August 1, 2024, it is mandatory to use the PoUS system to request union status certificates
• Outgoing shipments must be requested via PoUS, not PLDA
• Incoming shipments should ideally have requests sent via PoUS in the other member state
• The Customs will assess T2L/T2LF requests through the EU Customs Trader Portal
• Authorized issuers do not need to send T2L/T2LF requests, but register the shipment in the PoUS system
• Operators can print a proof using the SRD function
• To apply for an “Authorized Issuer” permit, use the CDS system on the EU Trader Portal
• Select the competent customs authority when applying for an ACP permit on the EU Customs Trader Portal

Source: financien.belgium.be

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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