ICS2 Compliance: How to Automate Data Entry for EU Customs

Executive Summary

Moving goods into the EU is complex due to the Import Control System 2 (ICS2). This customs security program requires logistics providers to submit accurate Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) before cargo is loaded or arrives. The challenge is that the information customs demand is often scattered across multiple documents, which makes extracting this data difficult. Trying to manually enter all these details while racing against pre-loading deadlines adds pressure to already busy operations. Even one incorrect or missing data point can result in shipments being delayed, held at customs, or fined. These setbacks damage customer trust and increase costs for your business. Automating this process removes the bottleneck. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) capture and structure every required data point from shipping documents in seconds, with up to 99 percent accuracy. This ensures that your ENS submissions meet ICS2 requirements quickly and reliably, allowing you to keep goods moving without compliance stress.