The Independent Authority for Public Revenue is proceeding with a significant simplification of customs controls, limiting sampling requirements for identical goods subject to processing procedures. The new process reduces the administrative burden for businesses and speeds up the customs clearance of goods.
With the new circular of the Governor of AADE, George Pitsilis, (E.2030/2026) the framework for conducting controls is being modernized for businesses, mainly in manufacturing, that carry out repeated imports and exports of identical goods with stable characteristics, without affecting the effectiveness of customs controls.
The new regulation concerns more than 500 businesses operating under the special processing procedures, while on an annual basis more than 28,500 declarations for placing under and discharge of the processing procedure for re-export and processing for re-import are submitted, which until today are subject to sampling controls.
With the new regulation:
- sampling controls are limited for identical goods that are moved repeatedly,
- the customs clearance process is accelerated, with fewer delays,
- the conditions for inclusion in the process are simplified,
- greater flexibility is provided regarding the period of validity, with particular care for reliable businesses, such as Authorized Economic Operators (AEO).
AADE continues to modernize customs procedures, with targeted interventions that facilitate lawful business activity, strengthen the effectiveness of controls and contribute to supporting the national economy, it is noted in the relevant announcement.
For further clarifications and information regarding the process, interested parties may contact AADE Taxpayer Service, my1521:
- By phone: At 1521, free of charge, Monday to Friday, 7:00 – 20:00.
- Digitally: Through the my1521 platform (24/7), by selecting: Customs Issues > Duties, VAT and Tariff Charges > Exemptions and Special Procedures > Information regarding exemptions and special procedures