Avoid EU Customs Delays in 2025 with These 14 ICS2 Fields

If you move goods by air into the European Union, ICS2 Release 2 is now your new reality—and it’s changing how customs security data is filed. Every shipment must include 14 critical data fields before departure, and even one mistake can ground your freight, trigger an inspection, or lead to customs refusal.

In this guide from Ask The Customs Manager, we walk you through the ICS2 Release 2 checklist, explain who files what (air carriers, forwarders, postal operators), and show how accurate data entry keeps your cargo flying through EU Customs without delay.

You’ll learn:
- What the Import Control System 2 (ICS2) really is and why the EU requires advance security filing for all air imports and transit goods.
-Who is responsible for data submission under Release 2 — from master to house‑level ENS entries?
- The 14 must‑file data fields every exporter and forwarder must align: shipper and consignee details, EORI number, HS code, commodity description, weights, and MRN references.
- The biggest ICS2 errors that trigger holds: vague descriptions, spelling mismatches, missing EORI, and no contact for Customs’ queries.
- Smart compliance tips: digital templates, early data submission, 48‑hour lead times, and house filing verification.

We also share real‑world advice for forwarders, air carriers, and exporters to transform ICS2 from a compliance burden into a competitive advantage.

At Customs Manager Ltd., we help companies streamline customs processes through expert consultancy, training, and technology. Our mission is to simplify customs compliance, export controls, sanctions, and trade intelligence so your business can focus on growth — not bottlenecks.

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With ICS2 Release 2, precision is power. Master these 14 data fields and watch your shipments sail through Customs.

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