AUTHORISED-CONSIGNOR

EU NCTS authorised exporter.

Definition

Status granted per AEOC requirements. Operator seals goods itself (special numbered seals) and issues the NCTS MRN (Movement Reference Number) directly from its systems. Reduces border crossing time from 2-3h to 15 min. Authorised Consignee status on arrival side.

Origin

Status set by UCC 230/2014 ; NCTS5 live since 2024.

Example in context

An Austrian manufacturer, Authorised Consignor, exports a car parts convoy to Switzerland under T1 NCTS5 without physically presenting at Innsbruck office.

Related terms

• AEO UE — umbrella framework.