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Change in Lufthansa Cargo process

Topic:
8digit tariff code mandatory for export shipments on RFS
Affected export region(s):
EU
Affected import region(s):
All but EU
Product:
All
What is changing:

(Original publication date: 02NOV2023)

The first phase of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 5 standard used for road transport in the EU, EFTA, Turkey, North Macedonia and the United Kingdom, must be implemented in Germany by latest 30th NOV 2023. 

With the introduction of the new standard (Atlas 9.1) in Germany, the 8-digit customs tariff number (common nomenclature) will become a mandatory value, for all shipments being linked to an export accompanying document (ABD) and being put into such a transit procedure. Among other cases, a transit procedure is required when transporting EU/union goods across an EU border to or via an NCTS country (e.g. Switzerland, UK) per road feeder service. 

This is mandatory at both HAWB and MAWB level. 

Reason:
Customs
To-do for customer:

Provide 8 digit tariff code for all export shipments linked to ABD and truck to/via third country.

See attached (in German only) for more details.

In case of disregard:
  • Shipment cannot be transported
Valid from:
11/20/23, 12:00 AM
Valid until:
Contact:
Your local sales office
Downloads:
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