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FAQ EU 24 Hour Rule – Entry Summary Declaration (ENS)
These FAQs will provide information about the basic principles of the rule and furthermore, show the Freight And Metro Logistics solution how to handle the requirements. Please note that the following FAQs refer to deep sea containerized traffic.
The EU Regulation 1875/2006 requires the lodgment of Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) for inbound cargo effective December 31, 2010. These FAQs will provide information about the basic principles of the rule and furthermore, show the Freight And Metro Logistics solution how to handle the requirements. Please note that the following FAQs refer to deep sea containerized traffic.
Version: July 2011
All goods brought into the customs territory of the EU, regardless of their final destination, shall be covered by an ENS. I.e. all cargo discharged in an EU port (including transshipment cargo) as well as FROB cargo ( Foreign Cargo Remaining on Board).
- Generally the vessel operator is responsible that an ENS is lodged.
- In case of vessel sharing agreements such as the Grand Alliance or other long term contractual agreements, the B/L issuing ocean carrier is responsible for the timely electronic transmission of the ENS.
Trusted and reliable – Hapag-Lloyd AG has been a certified AEO since July 25, 2008. The creation of the AEO-Concept is one of the main elements of the security amendment of the Community Customs Code. It aims at heightening security along the international supply chain.
An AEO is a party involved in the international movement of goods. The national customs administration acknowledges him.
Freight And Metro Logistics AG is holder of the AEO-Certificate “Customs Simplifications / Security and Safety”. The AEO-Status entitles us to benefits in the course of customs clearance.
Our AEO certification is also valid for our offices in Belgium, Netherlands and Denmark being branches of the Freight And Metro Logistics AG.
Freight And Metro Logistics subsidiaries in France and Italy have also obtained the AEO status.
Please find below respective AEO-Certificates.
EU inbound and outbound cargo are subject to customs risk assessment.
Inbound: Entry Summary Declaration = ENS
Outbound: Exit Summary Declaration = EXS
ENS: 24 hours prior to loading in a non-EU load port Freight And Metro Logistics must submit entry summary declarations for all cargo moving under a Freight And Metro Logistics B/L or Sea Waybill to the responsible EU customs office of entry.
EXS: Under the terms of Regulation 1875/2006 ocean carriers are required to file exit summary declarations for cargo for which an export customs declaration or transit declaration has not been filed by the exporter or its agent.
Electronical lodgment of ENS has been mandatory since December 31, 2010.
Detailed information regarding ENS is available. Please click on the tab FAQ EU 24 Hour Rule.
For any further questions please contact your local Freight And Metro Logistics sales office.