Mandatory Safety and Security (S&S) Declarations for EU Imports Starting 31 January 2025
- Freya Jane
- Director of Customer's Success
“Safety and Security (S&S) declarations for imports from the EU to the UK will be required as of January 31, 2025, according to confirmation from the UK government. This is a significant step towards implementing the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), which emphasises stronger border controls after Brexit.”
Information required for S&S Declaration
The amount of safety and security data required for UK imports includes 20 mandatory fields (required for all the declarations), 8 conditional fields, and 9 optional fields.
Usually, businesses importing goods from the EU into the UK are required to provide S&S GB declarations that include:
| Information about the goods | Description, commodity code, quantity, packaging, and value. |
|---|---|
| Details of the parties involved | Consignor, consignee, carrier, and agent. |
| Transportation information | Vessel, conveyance, container, or vehicle; route; mode of transport; and expected arrival date and time. |
| Identification numbers | EORI numbers of the carrier and relevant parties; IMO vessel number, flight number, or vehicle registration number; and transportation document number (e.g., bill of lading, air waybill, CMR waybill). |
| Location information | Relevant location code or port of entry code. |
New deadlines for Submitting ENS for the UK
The deadline for ENS GB submission varies depending on the mode of transportation:
- Air and maritime: At least two hours before arrival.
- Rail: At least four hours before arrival.
- Road: At least an hour before arriving.
Who will be affected by this change?
All the businesses and individuals importing goods from the EU to the UK via a commercial carrier will need to submit an Entry Summary Declaration (ENS).
All the involved parties must comply with the new requirements to ensure that the importing goods pass the screening before entering the UK.
The importance of GB S&S compliance
Non-compliance with the new S&S declaration for the UK may have significant impacts on your business. Supply chains may face substantial delays due to goods being held at the border while issues are resolved. Likewise, you may also come across heavy fines for non-compliance.
These interruptions can have a serious effect on how a business operates, possibly resulting in missed deadlines, unsatisfied clients, and reputational harm.
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iCustoms to rescue
Businesses need reliable solutions to successfully handle the complexities of new S&S declaration requirements for the UK.
Here comes iCustoms with its advanced compliance solution, i.e., iENS, designed to automate and streamline your S&S GB procedure for the UK.
Take action today
We encourage businesses to take proactive steps to guarantee smooth S&S declaration compliance as we approach 31 January 2025.
You can find out more about our solution and how they can meet your unique S&S GB demands by booking a demo with us.
Together, let’s achieve smooth S&S GB compliance for your business!
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