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INF STP: electronic exchange of information for inward and outward processing in the EU

Patrick Nieveler Manager Customs & Excise Tax, PASANI Customs Academy
October 10, 2021
INF STP: electronic exchange of information for inward and outward processing in the EU

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On the 1st of June 2020, the EU Commission implemented the INF Specific Trader Portal (STP) which should ensure the electronic data exchange between the customs authorities involved in the customs procedures of inward and outward processing. This article provides an overview of what traders need to consider and which functions are missing in the current version of INF STP.

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