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What is “PLDA”?
“Paperless Customs Access” is the introduction to the application and the electronic processing of declarations. It replaces the SADBEL (current system). For the introduction of statements, PLDA offers two possibilities:
PLDA-Web: a web application providing FREE by our government for the introduction of customs declarations and accisiennes. You only need a computer, a broadband Internet connection, a browser and an ID card or an electronic certificate class 3 to identify you.
PLDA-EDI: an application to introduce customs declarations and accisiennes electronically via EDI notice (Notice EDIFACT or XML) that is sent to your computer system the system of Customs and Excise. To do this, a number of solutions offered by software vendors (“Software providers”).
Is “PLDA” required?
Regarding customs agencies are already required to use SADBEL, use the “PLDA” will also be required for the introduction of customs declarations on Single Document. Because Customs and Excise are a web application available for the introduction of statements, no exceptions will now longer allowed in this area. Thus, the argument that the introduction of electronic filing requires an investment not proportional to the number of declarations made is no longer applicable. The obligation to submit electronically the summary declaration in the customs office where the goods accounting is applied, still exists and will be taken by “PLDA” from November 2006. It is also noted that the use of NCTS or “Paperless Customs and Excise” for the introduction of transit declarations on the single document is mandatory and will be mandatory. In all other cases, the introduction of electronic reporting is not yet mandatory. The amendments to the Community Customs Code have resulted in the introduction will also be required to mail such statements from the 01/07/2009.
Overview of the regulation containing a requirement of electronic filing:
AM of 07.22.1998, Stop ministerial statements on customs and excise AM of 23.10.2002, stop respecting the electronic reporting for electronic reporting for common and Community transit in the automated system material in transit. AM of 11.27.1998, Stop Ministerial in customs and excise, introducing the obligation to submit summary declarations electronically in customs offices with a freight accounting. Draft amendment to the European Community Customs Code.
What are the advantages of “Paperless Customs and Excise”?
With the introduction of the electronic statement, you can also use the many validation rules included in “Paperless Customs and Excise” and modules that calculate the duties and taxes due based on a price list.