Owners, Captains, Managers: Carrying Art? EU Customs Will Be Watching (New Import Rules from June 28, 2025)

Owners, Captains, Managers: Carrying Art? EU Customs Will Be Watching
(New Import Rules from June 28, 2025)

If...
🔹 You handle a non-EU yacht with non-EU art/antiques onboard
🔹 It’s entering EU waters (incl. Temporary Admission)

What’s Changing
🧾 Reg. (EU) 2019/880 → New import docs now required
📦 Declare cultural goods over age/value thresholds
💻 File via EU’s ICG system (TRACES NT)

What You’ll Need
✔️ Import Licence → Archaeology / Monuments >250 yrs
✔️ Importer Statement → Art/Ethno items >200 yrs + €18k
✔️ Provenance Proof → Lawful export from origin country
✔️ Inventory Ready → Know what’s onboard
✔️ Prep Now → Start collecting documents
✔️ Get Help → Ask experts for guidance

If You Don’t Comply
❌ Delays at customs
❌ Seizure of goods
❌ Fines + financial risk
❌ Criminal liability for false info

🛑 TA ≠ Exemption. 

Start preparing now!