The European Union will begin enforcing stricter customs data rules from September, banning vague cargo descriptions like "stuff" and "accessories" under its Import Control System 2 (ICS2).
The European Commission has published a list of over 200 banned terms deemed too vague for Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) under ICS2. Common placeholders such as "as ordered," "see invoice," "various goods," and "sample" will trigger automatic rejection of filings, reported Air Cargo World.
Broad categories like "machinery," "electronics," "documents," and "general cargo" are also prohibited. Even innocuous terms such as "gift," "items," or "birthday gifts" are flagged for lacking sufficient detail. Some entries, including "glass," "steel," and "fish," are temporarily disabled but most are now enforceable across all transport modes.
Non-compliant filings risk delays and possible penalties. Customs authorities say vague descriptions hinder risk targeting and compromise pre-arrival screening. Generic terms like "textiles" or "tools" offer no insight into origin, nature, or potential security risks.
The new rules require forwarders, airlines, and brokers to overhaul filing systems, templates, and staff training. Bulk upload systems must eliminate phrases like "aid consignment," "party accessories," or "bazaar goods." Even "shoes," "vegetables," and "clothing" are considered too broad.
The stop list also applies to consignor and consignee details, banning entries such as "private," "unknown," or "N/A." Authorities are shifting toward pre-arrival filtering and demand precise product-level data.
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