ICS-2 & ENS Deployment: How This Affects Imports to the EU
Tuesday 19th November
The EU is improving its customs risk management with the rollout of Import Control System 2 (ICS-2), an update designed to boost safety and security for goods entering the EU. In this article, we will explore how ICS-2’s implementation will reshape EU import procedures.
ICS-2 is the evolved version of ICS-1, which ensures a more detailed and comprehensive exchange of information between Economic Operators (EOs) and customs authorities, simplifying cross-border clearance for legitimate trade. However, they will require more extensive and detailed information for declarations, particularly concerning specific cargo-related information such as seller or buyer information and customs codes. This will, in turn, allow EU customs authorities to better identify high-risk consignments and intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain, providing greater protection for EU citizens against security and safety threats.
Carriers must notify customs of their ICS-2 deployment window (typically in the country where their EORI is registered). This notification needs to be given to the custom office in the country of your EORI registration. Inherently, VertomCory can assist in filing this notification and ensure compliance with new procedures.
Under the ICS-2 framework, third parties may submit ‘sensitive data’ as part of the ‘master data’ structure. While VertomCory will handle the full master submission, an authorized party can input the ‘house data,’ enabling receivers to include market-sensitive information and specific buyer/seller details.
VertomCory is fully prepared to meet ICS-2 requirements from the 4th of December and will guide you through these changes with ease.
We are ready to assist you in navigating these changes. Our dedicated VertomCory ENS B.V. team offer a centralised, fully compliant service across all EU and UK ports, designed to simplify the processes and reduce operational costs for vessel owners. Our extensive experience in customs services makes us equipped to manage all regulatory detail to minimise unnecessary expense or delays, enabling our clients to focus on what is most important: running a vessel.
To learn more about our customs clearance services and how we can help ensure compliance with the latest EU regulations, explore our Customs Clearance Services. We’re here to support you every step of the way.