​Customer Advisory

Notice on EU ENS ICS 2.0 Implementation

Dear Valued Customer,

The European Union (EU) Customs has announced to implement new regulations for manifest declaration. If the goods are transported to or through the EU (including FROB goods), carriers must submit ENS through European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2). Effective immediately, you can provide the entry declarations data which are listed below via Shipping Instruction section on OOCL’s website:

1.   Detailed and accurate goods description, general product names are unacceptable.

2.   At least 6 digits HS (Harmonized System) Code.

3.   Consignee EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification) No., or full address of consignee (Country Name, City name, Street name + number or P.O. Box number).

4.   Direct customers need to declare Supplementary Declarant EORI (for Self-Filer of Buyer & Seller information), or Buyer & Seller information if requesting our company as filer.

5.   Forwarders and NVOCCs need to declare EORI No. of the House B/L declarant (self-filing).

​You can obtain the latest updates and operating procedures through our company website OOCL - Update on Import Control System 2 (ICS2)- Release 3

Please feel free to contact our local offices to obtain a more detailed user guide.

Yours faithfully,​

OOCL (New Zealand) Ltd.