The EU’s New Import Control System (ICS2)

The European Union (EU) is implementing a new customs pre-arrival cargo information system called Import Control System, or ICS2.?This new system will impact goods entering the EU on all modes of transportation but will be released in three phases – 1) express consignment carriers and post, 2) air cargo, and 3) maritime, road and rail.

How does ICS2 work?

Before departure, the air carrier or freight forwarder must submit pre-loading advance cargo information data to EU Customs, where it is reviewed for possible security threats. In addition, a pre-arrival information data set, including the journey details, is also sent to ICS2. The pre-loading and pre-arrival messages are collectively referred to as the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS).

The EU authorities will require the pre-loading (PLACI) standard “7+1” house airwaybill data with some noted variations as follows:??

1. Shipper Name
2. Shipper Address
3. Consignee Name* (including EORI number for cargo staying in Europe)
4. Consignee Address
5. Cargo Description* (including 6-digit HS codes)
6. Total Quantity
7. Total Weight??????

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1. Air Waybill Number

*The EU has specified that their data set will also require the EU consignee’s Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification number (EORI) for cargo staying in the EU and the six-digit HS codes for the commodities moving in the consignment.

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