Removing Language Barriers in EU Customs 

Bringing cross-border e-commerce shipments into the EU involves more than just meeting customs regulations. It often means navigating language requirements. While the ICS2 system aims to harmonize customs procedures, several EU member states still require Entry Summary (ENS) and H7 declarations to be submitted in their local language. 

For example, Romania mandates product descriptions in H7 declarations to be submitted in Romanian. For customs brokers, logistics providers, and freight forwarders, manually translating this data can be both time-consuming and error prone. It becomes a serious operational bottleneck. 

When Translation Becomes a Bottleneck 

Manual translations introduce risks. From inaccurate product descriptions to terminology that may trigger red flags with customs authorities, these issues can lead to: 

❌ Delays in customs clearance 
❌ Unexpected additional costs 
❌ Declaration rejections 
❌ Dissatisfied customers 

When you’re processing hundreds or thousands of shipments daily, even small inefficiencies can cause significant disruptions. 

x7trade’s Built-In Translation: A Smarter Way to Stay Compliant 

To solve this challenge, x7trade offers an optional built-in translation feature for H7 declarations, and H1 declarations in Estonia. This feature automatically translates only the required data fields into the local language while keeping the original English text visible for reference. 

This smart translation functionality is especially helpful in countries like Poland or Romania, where local language declarations can accelerate processing and improve compliance accuracy. 

Ideal for: 

• Customs brokers handling high volumes of declarations 

• Freight forwarders operating across multiple EU countries 

• Postal and parcel operators managing pan-European e-commerce flows 

How It Works:

1. Upload your declaration data as usual 

2. Choose whether to enable translation for H7 or H1 (Estonia only) 

3. x7trade automatically translates the required fields 

4. Submit your declaration with greater confidence and compliance 

Business Benefits:

• Save time by removing the need for manual translation or outsourcing 

• Scale faster by expanding to new EU markets without language hurdles

• Avoid delays and rejections due to inaccurate translation 

• Stay compliant with national customs language requirements 

Whether you’re processing 500 or 50,000 parcels per day, x7trade helps you move faster across borders without language slowing you down. 

See It in Action:

Book a demo and discover how multilingual declarations can be automated with x7trade.