AI Act role · Art. 3(5)
EU AI Act — Importer
You place on the Union market an AI system bearing the name or trademark of a natural or legal person established outside the EU.
Key obligations apply from
2 August 2026
Risk tier
high risk
Full AI Act applies by Aug 2027 for remaining Annex I scope
Scope notes: Importers must verify provider conformity, ensure CE marking and documentation accompany the system, and cooperate with market surveillance authorities.
First steps before 2 August 2026
- 1Verify EU declaration of conformity and CE marking from non-EU providers
- 2Ensure instructions for use and provider contact details are available
- 3Register your role in supply chain documentation for market surveillance
Who supervises you?
Market surveillance authorities in each Member State enforce the AI Act. The European AI Office supports coordination, GPAI oversight, and cross-border cases.
AI Act implementation & AI OfficePriority mandates for you
2 instrumentsHigh-risk AI systems — requirements and conformity
Guidelines on the practical implementation of Chapter III requirements — risk management, data governance, transparency, human oversight, accuracy, and robustness (Art. 96(1)(a)).
Why it matters: Primary interpretive guide for Chapter III conformity once published — distinct from the Art. 6 classification consultation now open.
View on mapEU database registration — high-risk AI
Implementing act on registration in the EU database for high-risk AI systems before placement on the market.
Why it matters: Public register of high-risk AI — providers must register with prescribed information before going live.
View on mapThis page is an independent orientation guide — not legal advice. National implementation and sector-specific rules may apply. Always verify scope against the official AI Act text and your supervisor.