When customs asks about deforestation: audits and sustainability data

The scope of EU post-clearance audits is widening. Under the new Union Customs Code, the audit will follow the data a company provides or makes available in the EU Customs Data Hub - and the same data points decide whether CBAM, the EU Deforestation Regulation and the digital product passport requirements attach to the same shipment. This article explains what changes for customs audits and offers a table for reconciling customs and sustainability data before an auditor asks.