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Import Control System 2 (ICS2): Strengthening Customs Risk Management in the EU

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The European Union (EU) is committed to ensuring the security of its citizens and the single market. To this end, it has implemented a new customs pre-arrival security and safety program, underpinned by a large-scale advance cargo information system – Import Control System 2 (ICS2). The program aims to establish an integrated EU approach to reinforce customs risk management under the common risk management framework (CRMF).

The Importance of ICS2

Protection of EU Internal Market and Citizens

Trillions of Euros worth of goods are imported into the EU each year, making it essential to establish an effective customs risk management system. The pre-arrival security and safety program supported by ICS2 will provide effective risk-based customs controls while facilitating the free flow of legitimate trade across the EU external borders. It represents the first line of defense in terms of protection of the EU internal market and EU consumers.

Early Identification of Threats

ICS2 will collect data about all goods entering the EU prior to their arrival, enabling early identification of threats and helping customs authorities to intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain. This will allow EU customs authorities to better identify high-risk consignments and intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain.

Proportionate Targeted Customs Measures

In crisis response scenarios, ICS2 will support proportionate targeted customs measures at the external borders. This will enable customs authorities to respond quickly and effectively to security and safety threats.

Facilitate Cross-Border Clearance for Legitimate Trade

ICS2 will facilitate cross-border clearance for legitimate trade by simplifying the exchange of information between Economic Operators (EOs) and EU Customs Authorities. This will reduce delays and improve efficiency in the customs clearance process.

How ICS2 Works

ICS2 is a new advance cargo information system that supports the implementation of a new customs safety and security regulatory regime aimed at better protecting the single market and EU citizens. Economic Operators (EOs) will have to declare safety and security data to ICS2 through the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS). The obligation to start filing such declarations will depend on the type of services that they provide in the international movement of goods and is linked to the three release dates of ICS2 (15 March 2021, 1 March 2023, and 1 March 2024).

Benefits of ICS2

ICS2 introduces more efficient and effective EU customs security and safety capabilities that will increase the protection of EU citizens and the internal market against security and safety threats. It will allow EU Customs authorities to better identify high-risk consignments and intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain. It will also support proportionate targeted customs measures at the external borders in crisis response scenarios, facilitate cross-border clearance for the legitimate trade, and simplify the exchange of information between Economic Operators (EOs) and EU Customs Authorities.

In conclusion, ICS2 is a critical step towards enhancing customs risk management in the EU. The new advance cargo information system will enable early identification of threats, facilitate cross-border clearance for legitimate trade, and provide effective risk-based customs controls while protecting the single market and EU citizens.

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