2025-09-02 Guidelines for Submitting PDS in Road and Rail Transport During Derogation of ICS2 and NCTS Phase 6
Published: 02.09.2025 10:59 (Warsaw time)
Updated: 02.09.2025 11:05 (Warsaw time)
The European Commission has issued guidelines for submitting security and safety data in import declarations (PDS) and transit declarations during the derogation period for ICS2 Phase 3/Step 3 and NCTS Phase 6. Businesses must use the allowed systems in the respective member states for submitting these data.
- Derogations granted for ICS2 Phase 3/Step 3 and NCTS Phase 6.
- Guidelines effective from September 1, 2025.
- Separate PDS required when goods enter and exit the EU customs area.
- Example route: Turkey through Bulgaria and Serbia to Hungary requires two separate PDS.