ICS2

• What is Preloading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI)?

  PLACI refers to a specific type of partial ENS filing, which is the mandatory minimum dataset (‘7+1’) to be filed as soon as possible prior to loading of the goods onto the aircraft in a third country. It is limited to air traffic only and covers all goods (i.e. general cargo, express consignments and postal consignments).

• What is ICS2?

  The Import Control system (ICS), a pre-arrival security programme established by the EU in 2011, is being gradually replaced with a new customs pre-arrival security and safety programme called Import Control System 2 (ICS2). This new system will allow for the implementation of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) processes and procedures relating to the entry or transit of goods to/through the EU including Switzerland, Norway and Northern Ireland.

• Is HS code will become mandatory?

  Yes, HS code will be mandatory for AWB to/via EU destinations. FWB/FHL messages are mandatory to send to TK before acceptance of the shipments in the origin station. Therefore, both FWB/FHL messages must include the minimum 6-digit Harmonisation Commodity Codes (HS codes) at both the MAWB and HAWB level.

• Could ICS-2 provide a list of the HS-Codes that they will accept to have an official list?

  ICS 2 uses the TARIC for determining whether a HS-code is acceptable (Code List 706).

  TARIC can be accessed/consulted via

  https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp?Lang=en

• What are FWB and FHL examples?

  FWB/16
  235-12345678ISTLUX/T1K602
  …
  /NG/REFERENCE STANDARDS
  /2/NG/BRAKE ASSY
  /3/NH/851712
  /4/NH/841000
  /5/NH/392690
  /6/NH/420292
  …

  FHL/4

  MBI/235-12345678ISTLUX/T1K602

  HBS/111111/ISTLUX/1/K602/1/XXX PARTS

  …

  HTS/851712

  …

  FHL/4

  MBI/235-12345678ISTLUX/T1K602

  HBS/111111/ISTLUX/1/K602/1/XXX PARTS

  /SPX/EAP

  TXT/XXX PARTS NOT RESTRICTED

  HTS/840999

  /841000

  /392690

  /420292

  …

• In case of consolidation with multiple HS code, what need to be put in the MAWB?

  Concerning consolidations, at least one HS code at Master Level is required, In the goods description of the ICS2 message, instead of indicating “consolidation” (which is considered now in EU as an unacceptable goods description) the text could have the following indication: “detailed goods description as provided from the house level”, provided that the detailed information is filed on the House Level. For the HS code at Master level, the advice is to provide at Master level “the HS code that allows to best identify goods transported”.

• When will TK send the PLACI data to EU customs?

  The aim is to send data as early as possible, therefore once the full shipment information which has been required by the authorities are completed, it has to be sent to Turkish Cargo TMS System.
   

• Which message format should be sent to TK?

  Cargo IMP is currently accepted for messaging transmission.

• What's an EORI number?

  An EORI number, or Economic Operators' Registration and Identification number, is a unique identifier assigned to businesses and individuals involved in importing, exporting, or moving goods within the European Union. It is used for customs and VAT purposes.

• Is the EORI required for ICS2?

  Not mandatory for ICS2 as such, BUT GHAs make it mandatory so they comply with the new UCC requirements which are introduced in each member state (some sooner, some later)

• What's the case if the EORI is not available? if the final destination is a non-EU country, will EORI not be mandatory?

  If the consignee does not have an EORI number (e.g. private person or small entity), the EORI number is not required. If consignee is in a Non-Eu country, then third country unique trader identification number to be provided, if assigned. If there is no such foreign trader identification number, the field may be blank.

• If cargo is destined to airport in EU but ultimate hawb cnee is situated in country other than EU which they don’t have EORI number. In such case, what can do ?

  Related field may be left blank in such cases.

• What if the required information has not been provided to TK?

  In this case, the information of shipment cannot be delivered to EU Customs which will result in not being able to get an MRN Number that means shipments cannot be cleared in Customs side, therefore this kind of shipments will not be loaded in aircraft.

• What are the key points in terms of data quality for ICS2 processes?

  In case the PLACI data is not transmitted on time, the shipment cannot be loaded into the aircraft. The accuracy of the information in data is also important, otherwise, EU Customs would response as Request for Information, Do Not Load, etc. Therefore, the customer will be responsible for the accuracy of the information.

• Do ICS2 requirements also apply to the mail shipments?

  For the mail shipments sent to the ICS2 zone, the requirements must be met.