It enables goods to be shipped from a country of origin, through transit countries, to a country of destination in sealed load compartments that are controlled by customs via a multilateral, mutually recognised system. It is the easiest, safest and most reliable way to move goods across multiple international borders, saving time and money for transport operators and customs authorities.
What is TIR?
TIR streamlines procedures at borders, reducing the administrative burden for customs authorities and for transport and logistics companies. It cuts border waiting times significantly, saving time and money.
TIR enables goods to transit from a country of origin to a country of destination in sealed load compartments that are controlled by customs via a multilateral, mutually recognised system.
eTIR enables the system’s capabilities to be harmonised with other digitalised procedures in the multi-modal fields of logistics, transport, eCustoms and other relevant domains.
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TIR is the only global transit system.
It enables goods to be shipped from a country of origin, through transit countries, to a country of destination in sealed load compartments that are controlled by customs via a multilateral, mutually recognised system. It is the easiest, safest and most reliable way to move goods across multiple international borders, saving time and money for transport operators and customs authorities.
What is TIR?
TIR streamlines procedures at borders, reducing the administrative burden for customs authorities and for transport and logistics companies. It cuts border waiting times significantly, saving time and money.
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The global benefits of TIR
TIR has 77 Contracting Parties around the world, and it is expanding rapidly with over 20 further countries looking to join.
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How TIR works
TIR enables goods to transit from a country of origin to a country of destination in sealed load compartments that are controlled by customs via a multilateral, mutually recognised system.
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The future of TIR is digital
eTIR enables the system’s capabilities to be harmonised with other digitalised procedures in the multi-modal fields of logistics, transport, eCustoms and other relevant domains.
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TIR publications
Reports, brochures and other TIR-related documents
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TIR guarantees
TIR offers a maximum protection of EUR 100,000 per transport operation. Discover the full list of the guarantee limits for each country.
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Quick facts about TIR
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