Starting from January 31, 2025, the United Kingdom will introduce the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS), a mandatory pre-declaration for goods entering the UK territory. This measure aims to enhance import security and facilitate customs risk management. It primarily concerns carriers and logistics operators who will need to submit information about goods before they arrive in the UK.
What is the ENS?
The ENS is a declaration that must be submitted by carriers before goods arrive in the UK. It contains key information about the cargo, such as:
This declaration is intended to assist Customs authorities in better assessing risks and improving import security.
Impact for Carriers:
The introduction of the ENS will have organizational and financial impacts for carriers operating to the UK:
Conclusion:
The introduction of the ENS in the UK, while aimed at improving security and the efficiency of trade, will lead to additional costs for carriers. They will need to adapt their processes and systems to meet this new requirement.
Safram has been working on this issue for several months, and we are ready for implementation.
Safram will do everything possible to manage this regulatory change. In the event that deliveries are still affected, our Customer Service Team will inform the relevant departments on a case-by-case basis.
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