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The European Union’s (EU) Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is transforming the way pre-arrival customs data is handled for goods entering the EU. From 1 March 2024, maritime and inland waterway carriers, freight forwarders, and house-level filers must comply with new Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) data requirements to ensure the smooth clearance of shipments.
By mandating the submission of accurate and complete ENS data prior to arrival, ICS2 enables customs authorities to better assess the risks associated with incoming goods, thereby improving the EU's ability to prevent and combat customs offenses and ultimately ensuring a safer and more secure trade environment.
If you are responsible for submitting house-level shipment data for goods moving via sea or inland waterways to the EU, it is essential to ensure your operations align with the new ICS2 requirements to avoid disruptions at EU borders.
Key steps to ensure compliance:
> Update Your Business Processes: Align with ICS2’s data submission requirements.
> Submit timely and accurate ENS data: Incorrect or missing information could result in delays, penalties, or goods being stopped at the border. Have conversations with your clients at the earliest possible opportunity to ensure that you receive the required information under the house-level filing data set in a timely manner.
Failure to comply may result in cargo delays, penalties, or cargo not being cleared for entry into the EU. Read more
Source: FIATA
