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.

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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 submit information

The entry summary declaration should be submitted in the new import control system, ICS2. The information should be submitted to the member state where the goods enter the customs territory of the Union using the Shared Trader Interface (STI). To submit the information, your company needs access to the system and you must successfully complete the system tests.

How to submit information in the new import control system, ICS2

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