In a previous post, we looked at when an empty ICS2 EU ENS is required. But when the need arises, how do you actually submit one? For an empty ENS declaration with a transport contract, the empty vehicle must be added to the declaration in the goods section. Here's how to complete the key fields: Consignor and Consignee – Use the trailer owner's details. Goods Description – Enter something like "Empty 32-tonne trailer." Gross Mass – Provide the weight of the empty vehicle. Pa

The legal requirement to submit an Entry Summary declaration will remain with the operator of the active means of transport (haulier), referred to by HMRC as the carrier. This means: For goods travelling by rail, the carrier is the rail freight operator For goods travelling by air, the carrier is the airline For goods travelling by maritime, the carrier is the shipping company For accompanied RoRo (Roll-on, Roll-off), the haulage company is responsible for submitting the decl

In a previous post, we discussed when an empty GB ENS is required. But when the need arises, how do you submit one? For an empty ENS declaration with a transport contract, the empty vehicle must be added to the declaration in the goods section. Here's how to complete the key fields: Consignor and Consignee - Use the trailer owner's details. Goods Description - Enter something like "Empty 32-tonne trailer." Gross Mass - Provide the weight of the empty vehicle. Package Type - C

This question comes up all the time, and the answer is: it depends. While there isn’t explicit guidance in the legislation for GB ENS (also known as S&S GB) declarations, HMRC has confirmed that the rules align with those for EU ENS declarations: If the movement is under a transport contract (for Hire or Reward), it needs an ENS. What does this mean? Even if the vehicle being transported is empty, an ENS is required if the movement is part of a transport contract. The key fac