Guidance for ICS2 Road Movements

The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) is the new safety and security system for certain goods moving by air, maritime, road into Northern Ireland.

• It is already in use for air and bulk maritime movements into Northern Ireland, replacing the existing Import Control System Northern Ireland (ICSNI).

• The ICS2 system has been available for road movements since 1 April 2025, with operators initially having until 1 September 2025 to onboard to the new system. This was subsequently extended to 31 December 2025 to give businesses more time to prepare to onboard to ICS2.

• You should start using ICS2 now if you are ready to do so.

• If you currently use the Trader Support Service (TSS), you can continue to use it to submit your ENS​.

• If you do not use the TSS you must update your software or speak to your software provider to ensure they are ready for ICS2 by 31 December 2025.

FPC Members can find HMRC guidance below;