In the context of preparations for EU accession, the phrase “European standards” is often used in Ukraine when referring to the standards that the Ukrainian Customs Service is expected to meet. In fact, this phrase has a very specific meaning, enshrined in EU legislation. I believe it is important to look at this in greater…
The adoption by the Parliament of the draft new Customs Code of Ukraine at second reading will be just one of the steps required to meet Ukraine’s commitments on its path towards EU accession. At the same time, a substantial package of secondary legislation will need to be developed and adopted. Its scope will be…
The State Customs Service is preparing for the full-scale launch of the Contact Centre — a comprehensive user support service designed to become a single point of access for obtaining guidance on customs matters and other related issues. The platform will provide several channels for communicating with the customs administration, including by phone, via Viber…
Recently, the Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading an important European integration bill, No. 15450 — the new Customs Code of Ukraine The new Customs Code of Ukraine, developed in line with the provisions of the EU Customs Code, will provide the legislative foundation for Ukraine’s customs administration to perform the functions expected of…
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has approved at first reading Draft Law No. 15450 — the new Customs Code of Ukraine. It establishes the legal framework for Ukraine’s transition to customs rules, terminology and safety standards aligned with those of the European Union, and represents a key step towards Ukraine’s accession to the EU Customs…
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has approved the updated Strategic Plan for the Digital Development of the State Customs Service through 2030. The document envisages the development and deployment, by 2030, of the customs IT systems required for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. According to the plan, by the end of its implementation,…