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ENS Data Set
A freight forwarder preparing a sea freight shipment for import into the EU must submit a complete ENS data set to customs before the vessel calls at an EU port.
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Source: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/customs-4/customs-security/import-control-system-2-ics2_en
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A freight forwarder preparing a sea freight shipment for import into the EU must submit a complete ENS data set to customs before the vessel calls at an EU port. The ENS data set is the standardised collection of mandatory fields required for electronic pre-notification under the EU's Import Control System ICS2: details of the parties involved (shipper, consignee, customs representative), commodity descriptions, quantities, packaging units, and document references. The exact composition depends on the transport mode and the role of the submitting party; gaps or incorrect fields will cause the system to reject the filing. The full ENS data set should be distinguished from the minimum data set, which certain actors may submit in an initial filing phase before other parties add their data.
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