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Article 23 — Obligations of importers

APPLIES DEC 2, 2027 WAS 2026-08-02 AMENDED BY OMNIBUS

Chapter III · High-risk tier
Source: EUR-Lex · CELEX 32024R1689
Verified 2026-07-16

PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY — ORIGINAL INTERPRETATION, NOT THE OFFICIAL TEXT

Before placing a high-risk system on the market, importers must check that the provider completed conformity assessment, prepared the technical documentation, affixed the CE marking with the declaration of conformity and instructions, and appointed an authorised representative. An importer must hold back any system it suspects is non-conforming or falsified, and flag risks to the provider and authorities. Importers add their contact details, protect the system during storage and transport, keep records for ten years, and cooperate.

AMENDED BY THE DIGITAL OMNIBUS ON AI

This provision's application date moved under the Omnibus. It now applies from 2027-12-02 (originally 2026-08-02). Source: Omnibus final text (OJ pending) · verified 2026-07-16

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AT A GLANCE

Chapter: III — High-risk AI systems

Applies: Dec 2, 2027

Tier: High-risk tier

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PENALTY EXPOSURE

€15M or 3%

of worldwide turnover — see Art. 99 penalties framework.

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ELSEWHERE IN CHAPTER III — High-risk AI systems

Art. 6 Classification rules for high-risk AI systems Art. 7 Amendments to Annex III Art. 8 Compliance with the requirements Art. 9 Risk management system Art. 10 Data and data governance Art. 11 Technical documentation Art. 12 Record-keeping Art. 13 Transparency and provision of information to d