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)
Owners, Captains, Managers: Carrying Art? EU Customs Will Be Watching
(New Import Rules from June 28, 2025)
If...
๐น You handle a non-EU yacht with non-EU art/antiques onboard
๐น Itโs entering EU waters (incl. Temporary Admission)
Whatโs Changing
๐งพ Reg. (EU) 2019/880 โ New import docs now required
๐ฆ Declare cultural goods over age/value thresholds
๐ป File via EUโs ICG system (TRACES NT)
What Youโll Need
โ๏ธ Import Licence โ Archaeology / Monuments >250 yrs
โ๏ธ Importer Statement โ Art/Ethno items >200 yrs + โฌ18k
โ๏ธ Provenance Proof โ Lawful export from origin country
โ๏ธ Inventory Ready โ Know whatโs onboard
โ๏ธ Prep Now โ Start collecting documents
โ๏ธ Get Help โ Ask experts for guidance
If You Donโt Comply
โ Delays at customs
โ Seizure of goods
โ Fines + financial risk
โ Criminal liability for false info
๐ TA โ Exemption.
Start preparing now!







