Customs Seal
Customs proceduresArt. 79, 192 – Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 (UCC)
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Definition
A customs seal is a physical security device applied by customs to a means of transport, container or package to prevent access to goods without visible breach. Customs seals are mainly used in transit procedures, customs warehousing, and during customs control when goods are to be transported to another inspection location.
Customs seals must meet ISO 17712 requirements (for maritime containers) and bear a unique identification number. Types include high-security seals (for containers), security seals, and indicative seals. Breach of a customs seal without customs authorisation constitutes a criminal offence and gives rise to a customs debt by operation of law (Art. 79 UCC).
Customs seals must meet ISO 17712 requirements (for maritime containers) and bear a unique identification number. Types include high-security seals (for containers), security seals, and indicative seals. Breach of a customs seal without customs authorisation constitutes a criminal offence and gives rise to a customs debt by operation of law (Art. 79 UCC).