Block 16: Customs Offices (EU Member States Only)
Block 16: Customs Offices (EU Member States Only)
← Basel Knowledge Hub/Basel Form Guide/ Block 16
Block 16 – Quick Reference
Customs Offices (EU Member States Only)
Records the specific EU customs offices of entry, exit, and export. Only required for movements entering, transiting, or leaving EU member states.
Basel Basis
EU Regulation 1013/2006; Annex V-A Block 16
Field Type
Customs office identification — EU movements only
Required For
Movements involving EU member states only
What Block 16 Captures
Block 16 is an EU-specific field that records the customs office codes at points where the waste enters, transits, or exits EU territory. It does not apply to movements wholly outside the EU. For exporters in non-EU countries shipping to non-EU destinations, this block is left blank.
How to Complete Block 16
If your movement does not involve any EU member state:Leave Block 16 blank entirely.
If your movement involves the EU:
1
Entry
— Enter the customs office code where the waste enters EU territory.
2
Exit
— Enter the customs office code where the waste leaves EU territory.
3
Export
— Enter the customs office code where EU export formalities are completed. Use official EU customs office codes — port or city names alone are not sufficient.
Common Errors – Correct Approach
Wrong
Completing Block 16 for a non-EU movement
Correct
Leave blank — this field only applies to movements involving EU member states
Wrong
Writing a port or city name instead of a customs office code
Correct
Use official EU customs office identification codes
Wrong
Confusing Block 16 (EU customs offices) with Block 15 (border crossings)
Correct
Block 15 covers all countries and border points; Block 16 is specifically for EU customs office codes
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Block 16 apply to ULAB exports from Trinidad and Tobago to the EU?
▼
Yes — if the destination country is an EU member state (e.g., Germany, Belgium, Netherlands), Block 16 must be completed with the relevant EU customs office codes at the port of entry.
Where do I find EU customs office codes?
▼
EU customs office codes are available through the EU's TARIC database and from the customs authority of the relevant EU member state.
Supporting Documents
- vCOP8 Official Form and Completion Instructions — Block 16– Official form and instructions for completing Block 16.
- EU Customs Office Reference Data (TARIC)– Official EU database for customs office codes.
💡
DexMetal Expert Tip
For most T&T ULAB exporters shipping to non-EU destinations, Block 16 is simply left blank. If your destination is within the EU, contact the receiving facility or your freight forwarder for the correct customs office codes — they handle EU customs formalities routinely and will have this information.
← Back to
Block 15: Countries/States Concerned
Next →
Block 17: Exporter & Generator Declaration
Need Help Completing Your Notification?
DexMetal's Basel compliance tools guide you through every block with validation and country-specific guidance.