Important changes in EU entry procedures of goods

The European Commission would like to inform you of important changes in EU entry procedures of goods which are coming into effect in the EU:

As of 3 June 2024, the European Union is launching the third phase of its customs pre-arrival security and safety programme, Import Control System 2 (ICS2)- Release 3. In this third phase of deployment, maritime and inland waterways carriers will need to provide data on goods sent to or through the EU prior to their arrival, through a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS). This obligation also concerns postal and express carriers who transport goods using these modes of transport as well as other stakeholders, such as logistics providers. In certain circumstances, final consignees established in the EU will also have to submit ENS data to ICS2. Affected companies need to take note of their dedicated deployment window since the connection to ICS2 will take place gradually, depending on the transport mode, from 3 June 2024 to 1 September 2025.
Similar safety and security data requirements will be introduced for transportation of goods by rail and road at a later stage.
Safety and security data requirements are already in force for air transportation of goods.