European Commission would like to remind economic operators engaged in air cargo trade with the EU to strictly adhere to the ICS2 filing instructions to ensure compliance to the legal requirements and avoid potential delays and penalties.

What is ICS2?

Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is an advance cargo information system designed to improve security in the international transportation of goods and involved supply chain. All Economic Operators (EOs) that bring goods to or transiting through the EU, have to declare safety and security data to ICS2, through the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS).  Based on the ENS, all goods are subject to safety and security risk analysis and better targeted controls.  

ICS2 helps to better identify high-risk consignments and intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain, while facilitating legitimate flow of goods.

Let's maintain the seamless flow of goods! Take a look at the guidance note provided on the European Commission's website.

Refer to the guidance document for additional information.