Programm: Customs 2020

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Programme

Customs 2020

Type of Fund

Action programme

Description of programme
"Customs 2020"

The aim of Customs 2020 is for national customs administrations to create and exchange information and expertise across Europe and to support the functioning and modernisation of the customs union in order to strengthen the internal European market. In order to achieve these goals, the Programme focuses on the following Specific Objectives:

support customs authorities in protecting the financial and economic interests of the Union and of the Member States, including the fight against fraud and the protection of intellectual property rights
increase safety and security, protect citizens and the environment
improve the administrative capacity of the customs authorities and strengthen the competitiveness of European businesses

Specifically, these objectives shall be achieved through:

computerisation
ensuring modern and harmonised approaches to customs procedures and controls
facilitating legitimate trade
reducing compliance costs and administrative burden
enhancing the functioning of the customs authorities

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Thematic Focus

Administration, Justice, Education, Capacity Building, Innovation, Research

Macro-Region

Danube Region, Adriatic and Ionian Region, Alpine Region, Baltic Sea Region

Origin of Applicant of programme
Customs 2020

EU Member States
Albania / Shqipëria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia / поранешна југословенска Република Македонија
Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора
Serbia / Сpбија
Turkey / Türkiye

Applicant details

All actions are open to officials working in customs administrations

Financial details

Total budget: 547.3 million €
Co-financing rate depends on the type of expenditure. More details can be found in the Annual Work Programme.

Contact Details

TAXUD-Customs2020@ec.europa.eu

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