REMINDER: ICS2 Europe’s Import Control System 2 for air shipments

September 29, 2023

REMINDER: ICS2 update

In 2023, the European Union (EU) Customs implemented the customs Pre-Loading and Pre-Arrival safety and security program called Import Control System 2 (ICS2).

ICS2 is an automated entry process that applies to all Air shipments import into or transit through EU, Northern Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland. And these rules apply to all goods (except documents), regardless of value. 

As a reminder, beginning October 1st, 2023, the below required information is mandatory and the proper safeguards and blocks are in place, but actions are required on your part, and we only have 2-day before full enforcement.

ICS2 Requirements are applicable for cargo importing into or transiting through the following 27 EU countries and Northern Ireland, Norway and Switzerland:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

**Note: ICS2 does not apply to UK - UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, but since Northern Ireland is committed to ICS2 requirements, for example, cargo goes to Belfast -BFS Airport locates in Northern Irland will align ICS2).

ICS2 Summary of the main required data elements:

  • EORI: Consignee Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number.
  • Harmonized System (HS) code at 6-digit for each item listed on the Commercial Invoice.
  • Description of goods: shall be in specific detail and is precise for Customs services to be able to accurately identify the goods in plain language.

What does this mean to You?

Prior to departure of your goods that are destined or transiting through the EU, the above mentioned information must be provided to Crane to avoid any delays or cancellations of the shipments.

Any questions please reach out to Crane Global Trade Compliance team: globaltradecompliance@craneww.com


PREVIOUS UPDATE

Europe’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) for Air Shipments - Client Advisory

In 2023, the European Union (EU) Customs will be implementing a new customs Pre-Loading and Pre-Arrival safety and security program called Import Control System 2 (ICS2). ICS2 is an automated entry process that applies to all Air shipments import into or transit through EU, Northern Ireland, Norway and Switzerland. And these rules apply to all goods (except documents), regardless of value.

Air Carriers and Freight Forwarders must submit pre-loading advance cargo information to EU Customs prior to departure at origin. Pre-arrival information including all details of the cargos journey is also transmitted into ICS2.

The shipment details of pre-loading and pre-arrival messages are part of the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS). To ensure the smooth implementation of this new regulation, we kindly request that you provide the new data elements for each shipment booked with Crane Worldwide Logistics prior to departure. 

Beginning March 1st, 2023, it will be mandatory to provide the following data prior to pre-loading for exportation:

  1. Shipper name, address, phone, email.
  2. Consignee name, address, phone, email.
  3. Consignee Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number; EORI number is for business which undertake the import or export of goods into or out of the EU. 
  4. Cargo Description, including 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for Each Line Item inside the shipment.
  5. Total quantity and weight.


Upon acceptance of data into the EU Customs system the below data is analyses and a return message is received with approval or an additional action. 

  • Approved to load
  • Request For Information (RFI)
  • Request For Screening (RFS)
  • Do not load

Non-Compliance will lead to below:

  • Sanctions on Carriers, including financial penalties.
  • Cargo stops at the border.
  • Customs clearance will not be granted.
  • Additional and unnecessary interventions (exams, additional checks…)
  • Rejection of poor-quality declarations (incomplete, short cuts, etc.) 

What does this mean to you?

Prior to departure of your goods that are destined or transiting through the EU, the above-mentioned information must be provided to Crane to avoid any delays or cancellations of the shipments.

What happens if the mandatory information is not received prior to departure?

Cargo will not ship. 

Any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our Global Trade Compliance (GTC) team: globaltradecompliance@craneww.com

For further information regarding ICS2 timelines, read more here

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