The European Union currently uses 111 different customs software systems, which will be replaced by a single system.

Omissions

• The official European Commission figure is 'more than 111' or 'at least 111' separate interfaces and IT systems (dating from the May 2023 Customs Reform proposal), so 111 is a rounded floor rather than an exact count.
• The Commission's 111 figure originates from its 2023 impact assessment and is still used in the 2026 co-legislator documents ('at least 111 software systems'), so the number reflects the pre-reform baseline that the Data Hub is intended to replace.
• Replacement is planned progressively over the coming years, not immediately; the Data Hub will only gradually substitute national systems.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission – Questions and Answers: EU Customs ReformEU importers need to deal with 27 national customs administrations, and more than 111 separate interfaces and IT systems, all of which are required to declare goods.
• PrimaryEUR-Lex – Commission Communication COM(2023) 257 final (Customs Reform)Customs data will only need to be submitted to the EU Customs Data Hub, as opposed to multiple interfaces from the 111 separate systems in place today.
• SecondaryEuropean Parliament – Deal reached on Union Customs Code reformThe data hub will replace at least 111 software systems currently used by customs. This will make customs dealings easier and faster, risk management more effective and reduce the administrative burden for companies.