Simplified procedures exist for the international transport of goods by rail. Amongst other things, the simplifications result from the 'International convention on the facilitation of the cross-border carriage of goods transported by rail'.
As regards the simplifications, Customs makes a distinction between the transport of goods by rail and the transport of large containers, whether or not by rail. To make this transport as simple as possible, harmonisation has been sought with the consignment notes which the transport companies (such as the railway companies) use when carrying goods. Briefly put, the simplifications mean that:
The transport of goods by rail usually takes place under cover of an international rail consignment note CIM or, in case of transport in large containers, a TR transfer note.
Please note!
In order to use these simplifications, you will need an authorisation.
