Change in Lufthansa Cargo process

The EU Member States and Contracting Parties of Customs Transit NCTS are introducing NCTS Phase 5 (New Computerised Transit System) in a big bang on 22nd January 2025.

The new customs process required for trucking in EU and Contracting Party Countries requires 

- Transit declarations to be issued on HAWB level

- HS codes (6 digit) on lowest level (HAWB for Consol, AWB for direct shipment) are mandatory for all shipments

- Export declaration data and 8 digit HS/CN code when Exports need to be included in transit declaration

Official information site of EU commission:

New Computerised Transit System (NCTS)  - European Commission

We will issue further detailed communication once it is made available.

- Provide HS codes (6 digit)  for all Non union goods on lowest level (HAWB for Consol, AWB for direct shipment. This is mandatory! For Union goods we also recommend providing HS codes, as this has proved helpful for regulatory purposes

- Provide 8 digit HS codes/KN codes for Union goods in Export; HAWB level for Consol, AWB for direct shipment). Make available the Export Declaration to carrier 

• Potential delay
• Shipment cannot be transported