Entry summary declarations for goods consignments transported by air

Entry summary declarations should be submitted for all goods from third countries that are transported by air. Prior to the flight's departure, the entry summary declaration should be submitted to the member state where the goods enter the Union via the Shared Trader Interface (STI). The transport undertaking is responsible for submitting the entry summary declaration.

Procedure for submitting an entry summary declaration

Goods entering the European Community must be declared in advance using an entry summary declaration.

Learn more about the procedure for submitting an entry summary declaration

Provide the following information:

A complete set of information is provided prior to loading: a pre-loading declaration, including a minimum data set or a complete entry summary declaration, is required for all goods.

Multiple filing, i.e., when information is submitted at different levels, including by different filers, within the same entry summary declaration is permitted.

How to connect to ICS2

In order to connect to ICS2 and to submit entry summary declarations, the Economic Operator (EO) can choose the following options for filing:

• Use EO system compatible with the ICS2 Release 3 specifications (the EO has successfully completed self-conformance testing). More information on How to submit information in the new import control system, ICS2.
• Use of the ITSP system compatible with the ICS2 Release 3 specifications (the ITSP has successfully completed self-conformance testing). More information on How to submit information in the new import control system, ICS2.
• Use the STI STP (interface developed by DG TAXUD) to lodge the ENS filings and/or arrival notifications. The EO must have an EORI number and successfully log into EUCTP (STI-STP) via UUM&DS authentication and identification. Fill in all the necessary data, according to the Common Functional Technical Specification. Via the interface, you can also verify the status of submitted declarations or notifications, make changes, as well as receive notifications and manage notification preferences. Link to application (the information is in Swedish).

Regardless of ENS filing option all EO should:

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about entry summary declarations for goods transported by air.

Additional information

• Technical specifications
• More information about ICS2, Release 2, can be found on the website of the European Commission
• Information about the transition to Release 2: ICS2 Transition from R1 to R2
• Frequently asked questions published on the website of the European Commission