European 24 Hour Avanced Manifest Rule

You will possibly already be aware of the European 24 Hour advanced manifest rule which commences on 31st December 2010 and applies to all 27 EU member states (incl Norway and Switzerland).

For import cargo to all EU member states the rule requires that an ENS declaration is submitted at the latest 24 hours before the vessel commences loading at each non EU port of loading.

Submission of the ENS must must be made by the carrier at the actual port of loading on the EU calling vessel. It must be made to Customs at first European port of entry (port of call) on the vessels itinernary, rather than the actual port of discharge. The Customs office at this port will carry a security risk assessment of all cargo and transmit the results of this assessment to Subsequent ports Customs.

All ENS declarations are ultimately the carrier's responsibility although third parties may file with the carrier's agreement. The ruling applies to all cargo intended for discharge at first or subsequent EU ports, all transhipments cargo be feedered to EU or non EU ports and all transit cargo for both EU and non EU final destinations. It aslo applies to all FROB (Freight Remaining on Board) for non EU destinations.

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