Import Control System 2 (ICS 2)
Impacting all shipments to or via EU as of March 1st, 2023
Lufthansa Cargo is prepared for the implementation!
As of March 1st 2023, the European Union will be implementing “Import Control System 2 (ICS2)” – Release 2, a new customs Pre-Loading security and safety program to reinforce customs risk management in an integrated EU approach.
ICS 2 is relevant for all air cargo and airmail with origin in a third (non-EU) country with destination or transit in the EU.
Lufthansa Cargo will only transport shipments that have received the clearance by authorities. Otherwise, we are forced to hold shipments until all required actions as indicated by authorities are performed.
Further detailed information on “Import Control System 2 (ICS 2)” can be found at the following EU-link:
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs-4/customs-security_en
Ensuring the compliance to authority’s requirements and establishing a smooth processing of our customers shipments destined to or transiting the European market is key to us.
How we ensure process compliance from our side
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We actively participate in the ICS 2 working groups of EU and IATA
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We invest in adapted processes and updated IT landscape
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We offer customer Q&A sessions in order to jointly prepare for ICS 2
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We offer the option for multiple filing as set under ICS 2
What is required from you, to jointly ensure the ICS2 compliance
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Provide the mandatory HS codes and consignee EORI where assigned
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Provide electronic data for a timely ICS 2 filing
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Provide meaningful and complete data such as the goods description, also on HAWB level. The better the data, the lower risk for authority questions on the shipments
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Contact us for the required alignment on the multiple filing option
Do you want to learn about how to prepare for ICS2?
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Please find supporting documents such as messaging guide and FAQs on this page.
Do you have additional questions on ICS 2?
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Please do not hesitate to contact us in order to jointly prepare for the ICS 2 requirements. Contact us via your local sales contacts or directly via ICS2@dlh.de.
ICS 2 - Frequently asked questions
Following the EU commissions latest recommendation (from 28th Feb) regarding deployment strategy to allow for readiness of all member states, Lufthansa Cargo has applied for and been granted a deployment window until 30th June 2023. From 1st July new data elements will be mandatory.
Details under: Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 2: Go-live
In order to ensure a smooth implementation we encourage customers to start sending the data as soon as possible and join our ongoing ramp-up phase.
In case of electronic data transmission, the PLACI is triggered automatically by IT and ensures a reply by EU customs before goods are handed over to Lufthansa Cargo.
In the case of paper shipments, the PLACI-data can only be sent after goods acceptance.
Details under: Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Release 2: Go-live
In order to ensure a smooth implementation we encourage customers to start sending the data as soon as possible and join our ongoing ramp-up phase.