Special Procedures

Reduce customs duties. Stay compliant. Minimize complexity.

When using special customs procedures, such as active or passive processing or end-use, the goal is often the same: avoid unnecessary payment of customs duties. But the reality is: managing these procedures requires much more than just the right permit. It demands robust processes, traceability, auditability, and seamless customs declarations. All while keeping your operations running smoothly.

What are special customs procedures?

Active Processing (Inward Processing Relief – IPR)
Used for goods imported into the EU for transformation (e.g. production, repair, maintenance, or destruction). Because these goods are later re-exported, the import duties can be suspended. This procedure is ideal for companies that process non-EU goods regularly and want to avoid unnecessary customs payments.

Passive Processing (Outward Processing Relief – OPR)
Used for goods temporarily exported outside the EU for transformation. Upon return, you only pay customs duties on the added value, not the full value of the goods — reducing your cost base significantly.

End-Use (Special Destination)
Applies to goods imported or exported for a specific purpose or destination, such as use in aircraft, ships, offshore platforms, or specific production processes.
In these cases, customs duties may be partially or fully suspended depending on the end-use.

Common challenges companies face

⚠️ Lack of clarity around permit requirements and internal control obligations
⚠️ Insufficient traceability in IT systems and administrative processes
⚠️ Struggles with maintaining a compliant, well-documented permit administration
⚠️ Fragmented data flows across departments (logistics, finance, trade compliance)
⚠️ Limited internal capacity to stay up to date with legal or procedural changes

Recognize any of these challenges? We're here to help you.

How Pincvision supports your special procedures

We automate your customs declaration processes using the AEB platform. Enriched with our in-depth expertise in EU customs legislation, permit management, and operational execution. Whether you prefer to file declarations in-house using our Import/Export modules or fully outsource them to our customs team, we ensure your setup aligns with your international authorizations and meets all Dutch and EU compliance requirements, under your own permits or via Direct Representation.

What you can expect from our services:

✅ Support with applying for or maintaining permits for IPR, OPR, and End-Use procedures
✅ Guidance on compliance with AEO requirements and internal control standards
✅ Automated declaration flows with full integration to your ERP systems
✅ Customised administration setup aligned with Dutch Customs reporting models
✅ Practical but professional support from our customs and IT specialists
✅ Optional fully managed service under your own or our permits

“We combine automation, expertise, and flexibility, so you stay compliant without adding complexity.”

Want to explore your options?

Whether you're already using special customs procedures or are just considering them: Let us assess your setup, check permit conditions, and show you what’s possible.

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We do not provide services for goods that are prohibited or carry exceptionally high-risk profiles. Pincvision also does not operate under indirect representation.