The Union Customs Code (UCC) has streamlined customs security in the EU, introducing the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS). While most shipments require ENS filing, some are exempt. Understanding these exemptions can help businesses avoid unnecessary admin work.
Key ENS Exemptions You Should Know
Transit Without Stopping
If goods pass through EU airspace or waters without stopping, no ENS is required.
Personal Luggage (Non-Commercial Items)
If the goods in your baggage are for personal use (not business), you may be exempt.
Postal Shipments
Small parcels below weight or value thresholds may not require ENS—though this is changing under ICS2.
Military & Diplomatic Cargo
Shipments for official military operations or items protected under diplomatic immunity do not require ENS.
Humanitarian Aid & Emergency Relief
Approved emergency supplies (food, medical aid) are often exempt from ENS filing.
Empty Containers & Pallets
Reusable transport items without a commercial contract usually don’t require ENS.
Low-Value Goods (≤€22)
Until ICS2 is fully in place, some low-value goods remain exempt.
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