Definition: The EU Customs Information Exchange is an IT concept that involves the sharing of customs data among member states of the European Union. This system aims to facilitate trade, enhance security, and ensure the efficient collection of customs duties. Source: European Commission Source reference: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/customs-procedures/general-overview/customs-information-exchange_en Additional information: The EU Customs Information Exchange system is a crucial part of the European Union's customs strategy. It involves the use of advanced IT systems and tools to enable the seamless exchange of customs data among EU member states. This information exchange is vital for the enforcement of customs laws, the prevention of fraud, and the protection of the EU's financial interests. The system also plays a significant role in ensuring the security of the EU's external borders. The data exchanged includes information on customs declarations, transit documents, and results of customs controls. Example: An example of the application of the EU Customs Information Exchange is the Import Control System (ICS), which is used for the exchange of information related to the entry of goods into the customs territory of the EU. Another example is the Export Control System (ECS), which facilitates the exchange of information on goods leaving the customs territory of the EU. LOST view: OV-Customs Functional Architecture Principles Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/EUCustomsInformationExchangeBusinessService EIRA traceability: eira:DigitalPublicBusinessService ABB name: egovera:EUCustomsInformationExchangeBusinessService EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-08 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/EUCustomsInformationExchangeBusinessService dct:title: EU Customs information exchange Digital Public Service