Аccession of Croatia to the European Union

Croatia closes a chapter in its history and opens a new one, one where Croatians will be part again of something bigger. For some people, the shadow of the Yugoslavian past is still felt. There are those who fear a dilution of national identity. But the EU is different to Yugoslavia, in the EU28 diversity is an added value, art and culture will be celebrated, and the language will be preserved.
Croatia comes however with a list of challenges that cannot be ignored. Youth unemployment over 50% makes it third of the EU28 list, after Spain and Greece. while 5 years of recession have weakened the economy. On its benefit, the small size of the country should ease the whole process of assimilation of the new country.

The accession of Croatia is good news. Looking back just 20 years ago, Croatia was being devastated by a war. The EU was created to restore trust among nations and to provide a durable peace, and the accession of Croatia is an encouraging message to other ex-Yugoslavian republics to speed up the process and make themselves ready for the EU. The real end of the Yugoslav wars will be when they all belong to the EU and they will solve their differences through negotiations and diplomacy. Do not take me for a fool; I know it will not be an easy process and neither a fast one.Now it will be the EU28 who will have the opportunity to bring out the great potential of the Croatian citizens in benefit of all the European Union.

The official website of the Agency "Customs" is published detailed information relating to the accession of Croatia to the European Union. It is made by the Commission in order to provide useful information on the EU enlargement in 2013, for customs authorities, economic operators and other stakeholders. information presented is intended primarily for the customs union. Additionally, applications contain information on VAT and excise duties.
Information can be found here - http://www.customs.bg/bg/page/127
In connection with the accession of the Republic of Croatia should be considered yet:
Economic operators who will use border customs offices of the Neum corridor

In connection with the accession of Croatia to the European Union on 07.01.2013, in giving information on the specific circumstances relating to the hallway Neum.
Neum corridor is part of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which reaches the shores of the Adriatic Sea and separates the territory of the Republic of Croatia into two parts - the area of ​​the city of Dubrovnik and the rest of Croatia.

Adriatic highway - two-lane state road D8, passes through the Neum corridor and is the only land transport link between the region of Dubrovnik and the rest of the territory of the Republic of Croatia. Part of this road, passing the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Neum and is 9.25 km long. 
From 01.07.2013, the Klek and Zaton Doli will serve as departure and office of destination for transit and customs office of exit for the export procedure. 
In connection with the accession of Croatia to the European Union on 01.07.2013, and Regulation (EC) № 517/2013 of the Council of 13 May 2013 adapting certain Regulations and Decisions in the field of free movement of goods, free movement of persons, company law, competition policy, agriculture, food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, transport policy, energy, taxation, statistics, Trans-European networks, the judiciary and fundamental rights, justice, freedom and security, environment, customs Union external relations, foreign policy, security and defense policy   and institutions due to the accession of Croatia and Regulation (EC) № 519/2013 of the Commission of 21 February 2013 amending certain Regulations and Decisions in the field of free movement of goods the free movement of persons, right of establishment and freedom to provide services, company law, competition policy, agriculture, food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, fisheries, transport policy, energy, taxation, statistics, social policy and employment, environment, customs union, external relations, common foreign and security policy and defense due to the accession of Croatia (in particular the amendment of Annex 48, paragraph I (1)), pay attention to the general guarantees under the common / community transit must be valid for the territory of the EU, including the Republic of Croatia, they can be used for securing the goods transported within the EU.

For this purpose, general guarantees that at present are not valid for the Republic of Croatia must comply with the requirement of Art. 342 of Regulation (EC) № 2454/93 c.
In this connection, general guarantees that at present are not valid for the Republic of Croatia is required no later than 25/06/2013, the responsible persons to ensure submission of an amendment in the office of guarantee (Head Office Agency "Customs") by bank surety.
If necessary, additional information on updating the general guarantees you can contact the staff at the "goods in transit", the "Customs regulations and procedures" in the Head Office on the following telephone numbers:
+359 2 9859 4574 Ms Svetla Evstratieva;
+359 2 9859 4258: Mr. Tsvetan Saev.