ICS2: Import Rules for Hauliers
- Arne Mielken
- Mar 25
- 4 min read
ICS2 is coming! Hauliers must prepare for new EU import security rules or risk shipment delays.
If you transport goods into the EU by rail, road, or sea, the upcoming Import Control System 2 (ICS2) deployment will affect you. From 1st April 2025 (unaccompanied freight) and 1st September 2025 (accompanied freight), hauliers must submit additional security data via the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before arrival at the border. Missing or incorrect data could mean severe delays or refusal of entry.
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Key Questions Covered in This Blog
What is ICS2, and why does it matter for hauliers?
When does ICS2 come into effect for different transport modes?
What is the ENS?
Who is responsible for sending the ENS?
What additional data must hauliers provide in their ENS declaration?
What are the risks of non-compliance with ICS2?
How can hauliers prepare for the upcoming changes?
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"ICS2 marks a significant shift in EU import security. Hauliers must adapt to new data requirements or face serious border delays."- Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager
Abbreviations Used in This Blog
ICS2 – Import Control System 2
ENS – Entry Summary Declaration
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