07 November 2024

How to submit Safety and Security Entry Summary (ENS) declarations

You can choose to submit ENS declarations yourself, or you can use a third-party such as a customs agent to submit entry summary declarations on your behalf.

For more information on the options for submitting, see the GOV.UK guidance Safety and security requirements on imports and exports.

If you have chosen to submit ENS declarations yourself, you will need to register for S&S GB – to do this you will need a:

• Government Gateway account
• GB EORI number

As the S&S GB service does not have a user interface, you will need to make sure you are able to lodge your declarations by either:

• developing compatible software in-house
• purchasing compatible software
• employing the services of a Community System Provider

Make sure you have access to all of the information required to complete ENS declarations. This includes:

• documents and licences for your imports – such as airway bills or commercial invoices
• goods description
• consignor and consignee details
• type, amount and packaging of your goods
• mode of transport at the border
• onward journey details
• S&S GB location code for the port of entry

Further information on the S&S GB dataset will be available on the S&S GOV.UK page.

You must ensure your entry summary declarations are complete and accurate. If any information changes, such as the amount of goods or the time of arrival, you can amend your declaration at any time until goods arrive at the border.

Once you have submitted your entry summary declaration and it has been accepted, you will be issued with a movement reference number (MRN). You may choose to include your S&S MRNs declaration reference numbers in the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.

The declarations will be risk assessed and if no further interventions are required, the goods can continue with their journey.