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Union Customs Code (UCC) transition
Benefit from our expertise to turn the UCC Work Programme into tangible results.
Since the entry into force of the Union Customs Code (UCC) on the 1st of May 2016, EU National Authorities (NAs) and the European Commission (DG TAXUD) have undertaken a major programme — also known as the Multi-Annual Strategy Plan (MASP) — to align their IT systems to the newly defined legal framework. The achievement of MASP is a long and complex process with many dependencies, which makes UCC implementation extremely challenging, particularly for the EU27 national authorities that have to deal with local constraints on top of MASP-related ones.
What we do
How we help.
Our Enterprise Architects and Customs digitalisation experts can help your organisation by:
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Supporting NAs in adopting effective governance for the implementation of UCC-related projects under the MASP, and reinforcing key digital government architectural and governance principles;
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Supporting NAs in the onboarding process of TAXUD’s UCC Process Models;
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Supporting the adoption of SOA patterns for electronic Customs;
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Addressing data integration and harmonisation issues, in particular concerning the adoption of the EU Customs Data Model (EU CDM);
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Contributing to initiatives focused on Trade Facilitation and improved end-user experience.
The results you can expect
What you get out of it.
Sustained UCC strategy
A sustained UCC strategy allows leaders in the National Administrations to transform public Customs services according to plan (MASP) and build operations that are adaptable, responsive and sustainable.
Improved digital maturity
National Administrations and TAXUD can focus on the effective and innovative use of data in redesigning and delivering Customs and Indirect Taxation services, and in transforming and managing operations.
Improved service to end-users
UCC transformation differs from traditional e-government modernization by focusing on the added value to end-users (Economic Operators, Customs officers, citizens) and on the innovation potential of data.
Selected work
Where we've put this to work.
SOFT-DEV — supporting DG TAXUD's vision for modernised EU customs
Vivansa's expertise supports DG TAXUD's customs innovation through the SOFT-DEV project — streamlining processes like Certificate Exchange (CERTEX), Data Integration and Harmonisation (DIH), and the electronic Proof of Origin Certificate (ePOC) to shape the future of EU trade and compliance.
Read the story DG TAXUDCUST-DEV3 — modelling and design of EU customs systems at DG TAXUD
Vivansa's expertise supported DG TAXUD's customs innovation under the CUST-DEV3 contract — driving business analysis, modelling, and design of EU customs systems to align seamlessly with Union Customs Code (UCC) requirements.
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