31 March 2025

ICS2 ENS Filing Announcement

Issue Date: March 31, 2025

As part of the forthcoming enforcement of the European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2), CaroTrans International, Inc. is committed to ensuring full compliance for all shipments entering the EU’s customs territory.

Effective April 1st 2025, should you need CaroTrans to handle an ICS2/ENS filing on your behalf, please inform us at the time of booking. A fee of $75 will be charged per shipment for this service. To proceed with the filing, we will require the following information:

•    Shipper/Consignee names and complete addresses – including EORI number(s) where applicable.
•    Notify party name and complete address – mandatory to be identified for “To Order B/L” and EORI number(s) where applicable.
•    Complete address including street name, number, P.O. Box Number, Postal Code, Sub-division Code, City and Country name for all parties involved. 
•    A detailed and accurate commercial description of the goods. 6-digit Harmonized Commodity Code.
•    Buyer and Seller information – including EORI number(s) where applicable.
•    Type of person whether the party is a natural, legal or association person for all parties involved.
•    CUS code for chemical substances, if applicable, as maintained in the ECICS/European Customs Inventory of Chemical Substances. Link: ECICS Database 

Self- Filers will be asked to provide an ICS2 Registration number as proof of filing at least 72 hours prior to sailing. CaroTrans will not be responsible for any fines or fees resulting from late/missing ICS2 filings.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your local CaroTrans team.

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