I kapitel 1 bestemmes, at der oprettes et edbbaseret informationssystem, benævnt »toldinformationssystemet« (herefter »TIS«), som imødekommer behovet hos de administrative myndigheder, der er ansvarlige for anvendelsen af told- og landbrugsbestemmelserne, og Kommissionens behov (artikel 23, stk. 1).
Chapter 1 establishes an automated information system called the 'Customs Information System' (here inafter 'the CIS') to meet the requirements of the administrative authorities responsible for applying legislation on customs or agricultural matters, as well as those of the Commission (Article 23(1)).