Consignment Release Verification (CRV)

The CRV service is a secure online facility that allows operators to verify if goods can be removed from a:

• container compound
• or
• transit shed.

You will find more information on the consignment release verification service in our online services section.

Electronic manifest system (eManifest)

If you operate a sea-going vessel or an aircraft that is carrying:

• non-European Union (EU) goods
• or
• EU goods that are part of a mixed load with non-EU goods

into or out of Ireland, you must lodge a manifest using the eManifest system.

The eManifest system interfaces with the Arrivals and Automated Entry Processing (AEP) systems to process customs declarations lodged by or on behalf of importers and exporters.

You will find further information about eManifest in the Manifest Declaration Trader Guide.

Further information

Revenue operates a helpline for queries on eManifest.

Arrivals system

The arrivals system records the scheduled and actual arrival of any aircraft or ship into Ireland. It is an internal Revenue system that receives real-time information on ships and aircraft from the port and airport authorities. Your import declaration will not complete processing until the arrival date and time have been matched with the arrivals system. You can use the arrivals system through Revenue Online Services (ROS) to view flight or ship information held on Revenue records.

If you need further information about the arrivals system, see the Arrivals system viewing guide.

You can access the arrivals system in our online services section.

Further information

Revenue operates a helpline for queries on the arrivals system.

Economic Operators Registration and Identification system (EORI)

If you are a trader who imports or exports goods into or out of the European Union (EU), you will need a unique EORI number. This number is valid throughout the EU. It is used as a common reference number for interactions with the customs authorities in any Member State.

A short eLearning tool for EORI is available to download from the European Commission website.

You will find further information about how to register for EORI and you can access the EORI system in our online services section.

You may have had your EORI number aligned to your existing Value Added Tax (VAT) number. This was generally done for economic operators that held a customs and exise registration when EORI was introduced in 2009.

You can check if you were automatically registered for EORI by accessing the Economic Operator Identification and Registration system. You should insert your existing VAT number prefixed by “IE” under “Validate EORI numbers”.

Further information

Revenue operates a helpline for queries on EORI.

Import Control System (ICS)

If you operate

• a sea-going ship
• or
• an aircraft

that is carrying non-European Union (EU) goods into the customs territory of the Union, you must provide details in advance of your arrival. This is done by submitting an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS). The ENS should be submitted at your first office of entry in the EU for that vessel or aircraft.

You should lodge the ENS to the ICS. This system is used across the EU and is used to:

• lodge and process the ENS
• exchange electronic messages between customs administrations, economic operators and the European Commission.

ICS ensures that import operations starting in one Member State can be completed in another Member State without resubmitting the ENS. The ENS will undergo risk assessment and any appropriate safety and security data will be passed to the other Member State.

For further information on ICS, see the Import Control System – Trader Guide.

Data protection

The Import, Export and Transit Directory (IET) at OLAF (European Commission anti-fraud office) collects information on the movement of goods for customs purposes. This information is collected from ICS.

The information collected usually refers to companies, but may also refer to individuals. You can find further information on the data collected by the IET in Privacy Statement for IET.

Further information

Revenue operates a helpline for queries on ICS.

New Computerised Transit System (NCTS)

The NCTS allows you to submit and finalise your transit declarations by electronic means. All the Member States of the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries use NCTS.

You can connect into the NCTS system through Revenue’s Online Services (ROS). Once you are connected you can:

• generate electronic transit messages
• send or receive messages to and from the IRL – NCTS
• receive electronic replies, such as acceptance of declaration, release of goods and notification of discharge.

For further information, see NCTS Traders Guide – Guide to assist traders in the use of NCTS.

Data protection

The Import, Export and Transit Directory (IET) at OLAF (European Commission anti-fraud office) collects information on the movement of goods for customs purposes. This information is collected from NCTS.

The information collected usually refers to companies, but may also refer to individuals. You can find further information on the data collected by the IET in Privacy Statement for IET.

Further information

Revenue operates a helpline for queries on NCTS.

Customs declaration downloadable service

You can request an extract of all customs declarations that were lodged using the Automated Entry Processing (AEP) system in a calender month. You can make this request through Revenue Online Service (ROS). The extracts will be delivered to your ROS mailbox monthly.

If you need further information about the customs declaration downloadable service please see Customs Declaration Download service user guide.

You can access the customs declaration downloadable service in our online services section.

Further information

Revenue operates a helpline for queries.

Union Customs Code (UCC) future Information Technology (IT) developments

Revenue will undertake a large body of mandatory electronic customs systems developments over the period 2016 to 2020. These are required as a result of the introduction of the UCC and the related IT Work Programme.

Among the principles enshrined in the UCC are:

• The mandatory use of electronic processing techniques for the exchange and storage of information between:
  • customs authorities
  • customs authorities and economic operators.
• The uniform application of the UCC across all Member States including the use of internationally accepted data models and message formats.
• The adoption of a work programme to support the upgrading or development of the electronic systems and associated processes. It also includes the setting up of the transitional periods and the regular review of that work programme.
• The use of non-electronic processing techniques on a transitional basis, up to 31 December 2020, where electronic systems are being upgraded or developed.

The EU Commission formally sets out its plans and timescales for IT development in:

• the UCC IT Work Programme
• Multi Annual Strategic Plan (MASP).

These documents are updated regularly by the EU Commission.