DELTA IE

What is the DELTA IE customs procedure? Definition

DELTA IE (Import/Export) is the online customs clearance service set up by French customs for the transmission and processing of import and export customs declarations. It replaces former e-services such as DELTA G and DELTA X, in order to comply with the Union Customs Code (UCCThe Union Customs Code (UCC) is the European regulation that harmonises all customs rules and customs procedures across … [+]) and the European customs modernisation programme.

DELTA IE allows businesses, freight forwarders and customs representatives to lodge, complete and exchange all data constituting the customs declaration via paperless means.

The system acts as the official communication platform between declarants (importers, exporters, registered customs representatives) and the French customs authority. Any customs declaration to or from French territory must pass through DELTA IE. The platform guarantees secure transmission, data recording, acknowledgement of receipt and full traceability of the filing cycle.

The regulatory framework for DELTA IE is part of the French customs formalities digitisation process. DELTA IE is mandatory for all economic operators (EO) engaged in import-export flows involving French territory. The platform imposes strict technical conditions: user authentication, compliance with data formats, transmission deadlines and security protocols.

Context of use

DELTA IE is used for all filing flows relating to customs operations in France:

• Import declarations: transmission of customs declarations for goods imported into France or from third countries.
• Export declarations: lodging of customs declarations for goods exported outside French territory and the European Union.
• Operations under special proceduresSpecial procedures are specific customs regimes that allow for the differentiated treatment of imported or exported good… [+]: declarations relating to suspensive procedures (temporary admissionTemporary admission is a special customs procedure allowing the import of goods into the territory of the European Union… [+], inward processing, outward processingOutward processing is a customs procedure allowing the temporary export of Union goods for processing, repair, assembly … [+], customs warehousingCustoms warehousing is a special customs procedure allowing for the storage of non-European Union imported goods with fu… [+], etc.) with transmission of associated data.
• Exchange of administrative documents: transmission of supporting documents, certificates, licences or authorisations required to complete declarations.
• Monitoring and rectifications: amendment of declarations already recorded, transmission of additional information or rectifications.

Practical issues

The use of DELTA IE involves strict administrative obligations:

• Authentication and authorisation: access to DELTA IE is restricted to authorised and authenticated users, with different permission levels according to roles.
• Compliance with formats and standards: data transmitted via DELTA IE must comply with precise technical formats and coding standards (CN codes, country codes, etc.).
• Transmission deadlines: customs declarations must be transmitted within the time limits defined by French customs regulations, failing which penalties may apply.
• Traceability and archiving: DELTA IE automatically records and archives all transmissions, providing full traceability of exchanges between the declarant and the authority.
• Acknowledgements of receipt: each declaration receives an acknowledgement of receipt generating a unique customs reference number.
• Declarant’s responsibility: the declarant is responsible for the compliance of the data transmitted via DELTA IE.

How CUSTOMS via conex™ simplifies the DELTA IE procedure

Automatic generation and formatting of declarations
Integrated and secure lodging interface
Management of acknowledgements of receipt and reference numbers
Monitoring of transmission statuses
Centralised archiving and full traceability

With CUSTOMS via conex™, your DELTA IE declarations are processed smoothly and compliantly. You control your operations; we manage your customs transmissions.

Associated terms

• H1 declaration
• B1 declaration
• H7 declaration
• Electronic customs clearance
• Registered customs representative (RCR)