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Status dictionary: what the result means and what's next
Export statuses (AES/ECS)
What it means: The customs office of exit has confirmed that the goods physically left the EU customs territory. This is the target state — it is the basis for the CC599C message (formerly IE599), the proof of export for the zero VAT rate.
What to do next: Check that the declarant received the CC599C/IE599 in the system where the declaration was lodged (e.g. PUESC in Poland). If the message is missing despite this status — contact your declarant or us.
What it means: The goods arrived at the office of exit (e.g. a seaport) and were presented/announced there, but the exit from the EU is not yet confirmed. In sea export this usually means waiting for vessel loading and departure, and for confirmation in the port system (ZAPP/EMP, Portbase, APCS).
What to do next: If the vessel has already departed and the status has not changed for several days — the MRN registration in the port system is usually missing or incorrect. That is exactly the case we handle: we close MRNs in ZAPP/EMP, BHT, WHT, Portbase and APCS.
Transit statuses (NCTS)
What it means: The transit declaration (T1/T2) was accepted and the goods were released for movement at the office of departure. From this point the consignment moves under customs control to the office of destination, within the deadline set in the declaration.
What to do next: Make sure the goods are presented at the office of destination on time. The next status to look for is “Arrived at destination”. Missing the deadline triggers an enquiry procedure against the holder of the procedure.
What it means: The goods arrived and were presented at the office of destination (or at an authorised consignee). The transit procedure is still open — the office of destination performs its control (or waives it) and will send the results back to the office of departure.
What to do next: No action needed — wait for “Control results sent by office of destination”. If the arrival hangs for many days with no control results, ask your broker/consignee whether the goods were actually unloaded and the end of transit reported.
What it means: The office of destination completed its control and sent the results back to the office of departure. With satisfactory results the office of departure discharges the transit procedure and releases the guarantee — usually the last step visible in the EC search.
What to do next: The procedure is on track to be discharged. If after a longer while the holder still shows an “open” transit (e.g. enquiries, guarantee not released) — contact us and we will clarify the discrepancy with the office.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check an MRN status online for free?
Enter the 18-character MRN above. We show the declaration history - every event with its date, country and an explanation of what the status means and what to do next. No account, no fees.
Where does the data come from and how often is it refreshed?
From the official European Commission MRN follow-up database, covering transit and export operations. The EC refreshes the data once a day (overnight), so it is not a real-time view.
Why can't I see my MRN?
Most often the declaration is too fresh (it usually appears the day after registration) or there is a typo in the number. Check it character by character - our validator will tell you whether the structure is correct.
The status is stuck - what should I do?
In sea export the most common cause is a missing MRN registration in the port system (ZAPP/EMP, BHT, WHT, Portbase, APCS) - the office of exit then never sees the departure and never confirms the export. That is exactly the case CloseMRN handles.
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