The EU's Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will be expanded to include rail and road transport, covering all modes of transport.-Nesc Logistics provides a one-stop service including customs clearance, port container pickup, container unpacking and sorting, and last-mile delivery to designated warehouses (such as Amazon FBA).

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The EU's Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will be expanded to include rail and road transport, covering all modes of transport.

Time： 2025/12/19

February 12, 2025 – To enhance the security and assurance of goods entering the EU, the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will be extended to all modes of transport, including road, rail, and existing requirements for air, sea, and inland waterway transport. ICS2 requires the submission of an accurate and complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before the arrival of goods, enabling customs authorities to better assess the risks associated with incoming goods, improve the EU's ability to prevent and combat customs violations, and ultimately ensure a safer and more reliable trading environment.

February 12, 2025 – To enhance the security and safety of goods entering the EU, the EU Import Control System 2 (ICS2) will be extended to all modes of transport, including road, rail, and existing requirements for air, sea, and inland waterway transport. ICS2 requires the submission of an accurate and complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before the arrival of goods, enabling customs authorities to better assess the risks associated with incoming goods, improve the EU's ability to prevent and combat customs violations, and ultimately ensure a safer and more reliable trading environment.

From April 1, 2025, road and rail carriers will be required to provide information about goods entering or transiting the EU by submitting a complete Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) before their arrival. This requirement also applies to other relevant parties, such as postal and courier carriers and logistics providers using these modes of transport. Furthermore, in certain circumstances, the final consignee within the EU must also submit ENS data to ICS2.

If an economic operator is not yet ready to begin filing declarations by that date, it needs to contact the national service desk of the EU member state (national customs authority) where it is registered and has obtained its EORI number, and apply for a transition period no later than March 1, 2025. The transition period must be obtained through application.

To comply with ICS2 requirements, relevant companies must ensure that they collect accurate and complete data from their customers, update their IT systems and operating procedures, and provide adequate training for their staff. Economic operators also need to successfully complete a self-compliance test before connecting to ICS2 to verify their ability to access and exchange information with customs authorities. If trading parties fail to meet ICS2 requirements on time, goods may be intercepted at the EU border and customs may refuse clearance.

ICS2 Details

ICS2 was developed through close cooperation between the European Commission, member state customs authorities, and businesses.

From September 1, 2025, ICS1 will be phased out. ICS2 will completely replace ICS1, complying with the new business process requirements of the EU Customs Code.

Economic operators can participate in the monthly webinars (in English) organized by the European Commission to ask questions about the operation and technical aspects of ICS2. Please refer to the website for details.

For more information

For more information on ICS2, please visit the European Commission website (https://ec.europa.eu/ICS2), where the situation briefing details the requirements for all modes of transport and the preparation steps for ICS2. All necessary technical documents can be found on CIRCABC.