EU compliance audit pricing
UCC reconciliation. CBAM reporting. AES audit. Duty recovery across every EU member state. Per-tenant data isolation. All pricing in euros.
EU customs compliance: what is changing
The Union Customs Code reform, CBAM transitional reporting and the de minimis threshold closure from 1 July 2026 are reshaping EU import compliance. Importers filing across multiple member states face overlapping obligations, divergent national interpretations and tightening audit windows.
Most declarations cleared correctly at the time are sitting on duty exposure today. Commodity code misclassification, incorrect preference claims and undervaluation are the three most common findings across EU audit engagements.
UCC Declaration Audit
Reconciliation of SAD/AIS declarations against commercial invoices, transport documents and certificates of origin. Every commodity code, customs value, preference claim and procedure code verified against source documents.
CBAM Compliance
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism reporting under Regulation (EU) 2023/956. We identify entries in scope, prepare embedded emissions data and structure the quarterly reporting package. Your authorised CBAM declarant submits.
AES Export Reconciliation
Automated Export System reconciliation against the import declaration to identify mismatches in quantity, value and commodity code. Critical for Returned Goods Relief and Inward Processing Relief claims.
Preference and Origin Audit
Verification of preferential tariff claims under EU free trade agreements. EUR.1, Form A, origin declarations and REX registrations reconciled against the declaration and supporting documents.
Two EU deadlines every importer must track
CBAM definitive phase — 1 January 2026
CBAM certificates must be purchased and surrendered for in-scope imports (cement, iron & steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen). Quarterly and annual reporting obligations now carry financial penalties for non-compliance.
De minimis closure — 1 July 2026
The €150 customs duty exemption for low-value consignments closes under the EU customs reform. An interim duty of €3 per tariff sub-heading applies from 1 July 2026. Full ad valorem rates apply from 2028. 5.8 billion parcels affected annually.
How MCI works alongside your customs agent
Clear division of responsibility. We audit the data. Your customs representative handles the corrective filings.
We audit
MCI analyses your declaration data across six sources. Piers AI flags non-compliant entries, calculates exposure and prepares correction-ready documentation with supporting evidence.
Agent reviews
Your customs representative or AEO officer receives the MCI output. They review the analysis, validate proposed corrections and determine the filing strategy.
Agent files
The customs representative files the repayment application, voluntary correction or RGR claim with the relevant national customs authority. MCI never touches regulated filing activity.
Investment that pays for itself
EU importers typically discover 2–4× their annual subscription value in overpaid duties, misclassified entries and unclaimed preferences through the first audit cycle.
If you process 400+ declarations a year, the first audit cycle likely pays for the subscription.
Per-tenant data isolation
Piers AI + agent validation
UCC-compliant audit model
48-hour turnaround
Audit-ready documentation
AWS EU Hosted
Which plan fits you?
Match your annual declaration volume to the right tier. Not sure? We will help you calculate it.
Starting out
€590/mo
- ✓ Up to 6,000 Line Items/yr
- ✓ ~1,500 declarations
- ✓ 3 users, UK/EU/US
For EU SMEs needing audit visibility and CBAM readiness.
Most popularGrowing importer
€885/mo
- ✓ Up to 90,000 Line Items/yr
- ✓ ~22,500 declarations
- ✓ 5 users, global scope
For active EU importers wanting multi-jurisdiction audit with duty recovery.
High volume
€5.310/mo
- ✓ Up to 600,000 Line Items/yr
- ✓ Document layer + physical audit
- ✓ 15 users, 5 jurisdictions
For larger importers needing document-level audit and multi-entity coverage.
Full scale
€9.440/mo
- ✓ Unlimited Line Items
- ✓ SFTP + multi-entity
- ✓ Dedicated account management
For enterprise and customs agents needing full-scale multi-entity compliance.
Subscription tiers
All pricing in EUR. Annual billing saves 10%.
FOR SMES STARTING WITH AUDIT
Audit
€590/mo
per month from / 3,000 LI (~750 declarations)
- Up to 3 users
- UK, EU and US jurisdictions
- Piers AI compliance engine
- CBAM reporting support
- Per-tenant data isolation
FOR ACTIVE EU IMPORTERS
Essentials
€885/mo
per month from / scales to 90K LI (~22,500 declarations)
- Up to 5 users
- Global, no jurisdiction restrictions
- Piers AI compliance engine
- UCC duty recovery
- Multi-jurisdiction support
FOR LARGER IMPORTERS AND AGENTS
Professional
€5.310/mo
per month from / up to 600K LI (~150,000 declarations)
- Up to 15 users, 5 jurisdictions incl. EU
- 15 AI agents active
- Document layer (IDP)
- Multi-channel ingest: portal, email, API
- Physical audit capability
FOR ENTERPRISE AND CUSTOMS AGENTS
Enterprise
€9.440/mo
per month from / unlimited scale
- Unlimited users and jurisdictions
- All 24 AI agents active
- Secure SFTP automation
- Multi-entity support
- Dedicated account management
Line Item band pricing
Monthly subscription fee by annual Line Item volume. All values in EUR.
Setup fees
One-time onboarding fee. Covers engineering setup, per-tenant infrastructure provisioning, audit team configuration and project management.
| Tier | Setup Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Audit | €590 |
| Essentials | €885 |
| Professional | €5.900 |
| Enterprise | €11.800 to €23.600 |
EU duty recovery routes
MCI identifies the finding and quantifies the amount. The recovery action is filed by your customs representative or agent.
| Route | Authority | When Used | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Returned Goods Relief | UCC Art. 203 | Goods re-imported within 3 years of original export, in unaltered state. | 3 years from export |
| Customs Drawback | UCC Art. 238 | Goods re-exported or destroyed. Duty refund on import duties paid. | 3 years from acceptance of declaration |
| Repayment / Remission | UCC Art. 116–119 | Duty overcharged, collected in error, or goods defective / non-compliant. | 3 years from notification of duty |
| Voluntary Correction | UCC Art. 173 | Importer-initiated correction of declaration data after release. | Before customs audit notification |
| Preference Claim | EU FTA rules | Preferential tariff not applied at import. Retrospective claim via EUR.1 or origin declaration. | Varies by agreement, typically 3 years |
| IPR / OPR Discharge | UCC Art. 211–258 | Inward / Outward Processing Relief not correctly discharged. Reconciliation against export data. | Within discharge period set by authorisation |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Line Item, and how does it differ from a declaration?+
Which EU customs systems does MCI support?+
Does the platform support CBAM reporting?+
What happens if I exceed my Line Item band?+
How does MCI handle duty recovery in the EU?+
Is my data stored in Europe?+
Can MCI audit entries across multiple EU member states?+
How do I get a quote?+
Ready to audit your EU declarations?
Send us your annual declaration volume and we will return a tailored quote in EUR within 48 hours.
FX rate note
EUR pricing shown at £1 GBP = €1.18 EUR as at 06/05/2026. Reviewed quarterly.
Contracted price confirmed in agreed currency at invoice date.
