15 March 2021 dated the first Release Date of the implementation of the new UCC – Union Customs Code, related to the entry of goods into the European Union, also known as ICS2. All EU member countries’ customs authorities will be following the new Import Control System guidelines, which aim at anticipating relevant import information before goods arrive at the European customs borders.
Not sure how it will affect your business? Check out more information and how to get ready for ICS2 here.
WHAT IS ICS2?
ICS2 is the new European Import Control System aligned with the UCC – Union Customs Code program that will replace the current ICS. The system focuses exclusively on ensuring stricter pre-arrival security and safety measures for the protection of people and local businesses against external threats.
Senders need to submit a minimum set of data to EU Customs before loading goods onto the aircraft, along with a complete set of data before goods arrive in the EU. There are two options to provide data:
1- Logistics Companies and Express Couriers – provide data for each consignment to their air carrier or send data directly to ICS2.
2- Air Carriers – need to arrange with customers – logistics or express couriers, to submit data to the ICS2 system directly. When goods arrive in the EU, customs need to be notified that goods are available for security and safety control.
The Main Benefits of ICS2:
- More safety and protection for the EU market and citizens;
- Better statistical control and measurement of goods entering the EU;
- Early identification of foreign risks;
- More compliance with the EU-member countries’ lists of prohibited items;
- Exclusion of unnecessary supply chain operations.
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Who Will Need to Provide Data to ICS2?
Economic Operators (EOs) who are involved in:
- Transportation of cargo;
- Express operators;
- Postal activities operators;
- Shipping.
Next Release Dates
The next release dates are of utmost importance for Economic Operators once they require compliance according to the type of services provided. Non-conformity in following the new measures will impact directly the progress of consignments into the EU. Low-quality forms will also be rejected by local customs authorities.
These EOs will have to provide data to ICS2 after their respective transition period deadlines.
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