This is control throughout
transit movements

A T1 transit document enables goods to move under customs control across the EU and EFTA territories without paying duties or VAT at the first entry point, allowing customs clearance to occur closer to the final destination. We ensure transit procedures are structured, compliant and coordinated across borders.

Transit documents managed within the EU customs transit system

Structured coordination of departure and destination customs controls

Continuous oversight of procedural compliance and documentation

Support for complex transit scenarios, minimizing disruption across borders

Transit requires structured compliance from departure to destination

When goods must move
under customs control

A T1 transit document is a customs declaration that allows goods entering the European Union, but not yet cleared for free circulation, to travel under customs control until they reach the final destination or designated customs office.

This procedure is especially relevant when goods arrive at a major port or border but need to be transported inland for final clearance, storage or onward processing. By using a T1 document, duties and taxes are suspended while the goods remain under customs supervision as they move across EU territory or EFTA states.

If a transit procedure is not closed correctly at the destination, customs may treat the shipment as non-compliant, with potential financial liabilities for outstanding duties and taxes.

Transit as a controlled movement

Approval and supervision
extend from origin to
destination

Transit procedures are governed by European customs rules that allow goods to travel without immediate duty or VAT payment, provided they remain in customs control throughout the route. A T1 document is submitted electronically via the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS), which enables customs authorities to monitor and track the movement of goods from the point of departure to the final destination.

Managing a transit movement involves verifying that seals, documentation and guarantees are in place and ensuring that the procedure is properly discharged at the destination customs office. This reduces the risk of unexpected duty assessments and supports consistent compliance throughout the logistics process.

Transit is often used not only for straightforward border crossings within the EU, but also when goods move from the EU to EFTA countries, or through multiple customs territories under the Community Transit Convention.

This is customs
managed with precision

At NLD Customs, declaration handling is embedded within a structured compliance framework. Acting independently, we coordinate processes through fixed contact channels, direct engagement with authorities and continuous awareness of regulatory developments, ensuring customs procedures remain organized and consistent.

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Import declarations

Handling of import declarations that determine the customs treatment, duties and conditions for goods entering the EU.

Export declarations

Handling of import declarations that determine the customs treatment, duties and conditions for goods entering the EU.

Fiscal representation

Support for VAT obligations when trading within the EU without local establishment, aligned with customs processes.

Veterinary declarations

Coordination of veterinary documentation and controls for regulated animal products entering or leaving the EU.

Phytosanitary declarations

Handling of phytosanitary requirements to ensure plant-based goods meet applicable health and inspection standards.

Origin documentation

Origin documentation and invoice legalization handled efficiently through the Chamber of Commerce.
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