# Exit Summary Declaration

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The Exit Summary Declaration (ESD) is distinct from the formal export declaration: where the latter documents the complete customs procedure, the ESD exists solely for security risk assessment.

The Exit Summary Declaration (ESD) is distinct from the formal export declaration: where the latter documents the complete customs procedure, the ESD exists solely for security risk assessment. It must be lodged before goods physically leave the EU customs territory, with forwarders or exporters providing data on the consignee, commodity description, quantity, and destination to the supervising office of exit. Customs authorities analyse this information to identify risk and may order inspections before departure. The ESD is submitted electronically through national customs systems and forms part of the EU's safety and security framework for outbound trade. Its import-side counterpart is the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS).

**Source:** [https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export_en](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Exit Summary Declaration |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 105 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-procedures-import-and-export_en |

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