Domiciliary procedure (PDE)
Simplified procedure allowing customs clearance of goods at the operator's premises rather than at the customs office.
Domiciliary procedure (PDE)
The domiciled procedure (or entry in the declarant's records — EIDR, Entry in the Declarant's Records) allows an authorized operator to clear their goods directly at their own premises or at an approved location, without physical presentation at the customs office.
Operation
The operator enters the goods in his records (stock accounting) as soon as they arrive. Release is automatic. The supplementary customs declaration is filed subsequently, generally in the form of a monthly supplementary global declaration (DCG).
Conditions
Prior authorization via SOPRANO, reliable and auditable accounting and IT system, satisfactory compliance history, financial guarantee and premises accessible to customs inspection.
Advantages
Almost instantaneous customs clearance (no waiting at the customs office), reduction in logistics costs (no physical presentation), operational flexibility and centralization of formalities.
Centralized customs clearance
Centralized customs clearance (Article 179 of the UCC) is an evolution of the PDE allowing the declaration to be lodged in one Member State while the goods are presented in another Member State. It is gradually being rolled out across the EU.
Who uses the PDE?
Large industrial importers, logistics platforms, automobile manufacturers and all operators with regular and voluminous import flows.