• Amended decree on determining branch offices

    Amended decree on determining branch offices Photo: Maribor Customs Directorate 14.06.2013On 1 July 2013, upon the accession of Croatia to the European Union the customs control on the border crossings with Croatia will be abolished. Consequently, some of the customs offices will be abolished. Their formalities will be taken over by other competent offices. More
  • Changes related to Croatia's entry into EU

    Changes related to Croatia's entry into EU Photo: Customs Administration of Slovenia 14.06.2013As of 1 July 2013 at midnight when Croatia enters the EU, the Slovenian-Croatian border will no longer be an external border of the EU customs territory. This means that the movement of goods across the Slovenian-Croatian border will be free and no customs formalities will be required. More
  • Twinning project in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the kick-off

    Twinning project in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the kick-off Photo: Customs Administration of Slovenia 04.03.2013Director-General of the Slovenian Customs Administration Mr. Rajko Skubic was among the speakers at the event. He stressed the importance of the co-operation of the numerous Slovenian experts in such a project financed by the EU. More
  • Customs in the 21st century

    Customs in the 21st century Photo: Customs Administration of Slovenia 10.01.2013Customs not only ensure smooth trade flows and protect against security risks; they also help to enforce other policies such as public health, consumer protection, intellectual property rights, environment and agriculture. More
  • Movement of excise goods

    Movement of excise goods Photo: Customs Administration of Slovenia 26.11.2012The three types of excisable goods are: alcohol products, tobacco products and energy products. More
  • 11 kg of heroin found at the Ljubljana airport

    11 kg of heroin found at the Ljubljana airport Photo: Ljubljana Customs Directorate 25.10.2012Customs officers and policemen have recently prevented three attempts of smuggling of heroin at the Jože Pučnik Ljubljana Airport. The drugs were hidden in double walls of their suitcases. The total amount of the seized heroin was almost 11 kg. More
  • Passenger transport in international road traffic

    Passenger transport in international road traffic Photo: Brežice Customs Directorate 24.10.2012The customs authorities will closely supervise the implementation of VAT legislation of non-resident transport operators who transport passengers in international road traffic in the territory of the Republic of Slovenia. The Customs Administration of the Republic of Slovenia has found many transport operators not complying consistently with VAT legislation. More