Transition to the Automated Export System (AES)

The Commission would like to inform all concerned parties that the revised Implementing Regulation on Technical Arrangements (IRTA) contains a provision enabling the extension of the transition period for the deployment of the Automated Export System (AES) until 14 December 2025, whereas according to the Work Programme relating to the development and deployment for the electronic systems provided for in the Union Customs Code (OJ L, 2023/2879, 22.12.2023, ELI), the transitional rules for AES will expire on 11 February 2025. This extension is necessary for those Member States that need extra time to finalise the migration from ECS-P2 to the AES. 

The revised IRTA is scheduled to be presented to the relevant committee for a vote on 7 February 2025. The Commission wishes to inform Member States and economic operators of the imminent vote and urges them to take necessary preparatory steps, as a favourable outcome would require prompt adjustments to their systems to align with the new transition period end date, in light of the constrained implementation timeline.

DG TAXUD will offer technical assistance and maintain continuous communication with Member States and economic operators, ensuring they are kept up-to-date on the situation through multiple channels.

Automated Export System (AES)  - European Commission