The Serbian customs authorities will launch NCTS 6 on 28 May 2026 at 21:00, with the system unavailable for 5–6 hours. Activation of Phase 6 occurs on 29 May 2026 during the morning. TransitNet will enable a “Wait” scenario that allows transit declarations to be submitted with security codes 0 or 2, and will automatically attach the IC2 MRN when the IC2 service is selected. Clients are advised to include the IC2 MRN in transit declarations for shipments routed through Croatia or Bulgaria.
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Key Takeaways
NCTS 6 implementation in Serbia starts on 28 May 2026 at 21:00, with the system unavailable for 5–6 hours.
The “Wait” scenario allows users to submit transit declarations with security codes 0 or 2, and is activated in Serbia for NCTS 6.
When the IC2 service is selected and the “Wait” scenario is active, TransitNet automatically adds the IC2 MRN to the transit declaration and forwards it to customs as soon as the MRN is received.
Clients should ensure the IC2 MRN is included in transit declarations for shipments passing through Croatia or Bulgaria to comply with the new NCTS 6 requirements.
Primary source
Read the full article at SGS e-CustomsThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 3 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Serbia. The original source is SGS e-Customs.
