Delta IE: New procedure for postponing documents in France

As your integrated logistics provider, we would like to inform you of the new procedure for postponing documents for customs clearance. Until now, the D48 procedure allowed customs clearance in the absence of an original document (e.g., original EUR1 certificate proving preferential origin). The missing document could be “submitted” later within a four-month period, provided a guarantee equal to the amount of the customs duties was put in place. With the deployment of Delta IE, this procedure is no longer permitted.

With Delta IE, document postponement is still allowed through two-step declarations. The authorisation for simplified declaration allows the release of goods even if certain data or required documents are missing.
To simplify this process for our customers, Maersk has the license in place to operate this two-step process on our customers’ behalf.

How the two-step process works:

1. Our declarant, having only a copy of the preferential origin certificate, submits a first declaration, also called a simplified declaration.
2. A few days later, upon receipt of the original document, the declarant recalls the declaration and makes the necessary updates for a completed declaration, for example:
• Adds the document code
• Adds the preference code
• Verifies the update of the liquidation (reduction or exemption of customs duties)

The two-step process comes with several conditions. The original document must reach us before the 5th of the following month, not including weekends. For example, if the simplified declaration is made on September 10, the original document must reach us before October 5. If October 5 is a Sunday, we must receive the document by Friday, October 3. Upon receipt, our teams will make the necessary corrections to the declaration so you can benefit from the preferential tariff.

The two-step process comes with several conditions. The original document must reach us before the 5th of the following month, not including weekends. For example, if the simplified declaration is made on September 10, the original document must reach us before October 5. If October 5 is a Sunday, we must receive the document by Friday, October 3. Upon receipt, our teams will make the necessary corrections to the declaration so you can benefit from the preferential tariff.

1. Your company’s bank details (RIB)
2. Proof of payment of our invoice showing the duties paid

You will receive the refund within an average minimum timeframe of 8 to 12 months. This time frame is non-contractual and dependent on customs administration processing times.

Document postponement services and refund requests are subject to a fee. Please contact your sales representative or your dedicated customer service contact for a pricing proposal. Should you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your usual contact.

We remain at your full disposal for any further information or questions.