Security Filings – EU Import Control System (ICS)
Enabling Compliance with Pre-Arrival Security EU ICS2 Customs Filing Requirements
Screening shipments before they arrive in the EU is a high priority to ensure security. However, maintaining compliance with evolving regulations can be complex.
With a deep understanding of Import Control System (ICS) filing requirements including the ICS2 format, Descartes can help enable ICS customs compliance as regulations change.
Descartes Extensibility Makes Us Different
Descartes’ adaptable, turnkey architecture and extensibility for security requirements, such as the EU ICS Filing initiative, make us unique in the industry. With many countries adopting similar regulations worldwide to screen shipments before they arrive, companies can simply add new modules as they expand.
“Using Descartes for ICS2 was a natural progression for ONE to build upon our existing relationship with the technology provider. The benefit of having Descartes’ expertise, network, connectivity, and reach is critical to help ensure regulatory compliance. Advanced security filing requirements such as ICS2 are growing in number and scope worldwide."
- Harry Bakker, eCommerce and EDI Analyst, Ocean Network Express (ONE)
“As regulations like ICS2 evolve, we are keen to build upon existing technology like we already have in place with Descartes. It makes sense to expand a common platform to enable compliance. We, as a carrier, have been on board with ICS2 for some time. However, freight forwarders must also declare their House Bills of Lading (HBLs) to EU Customs.”
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