The clock is ticking for air carriers flying goods into the EU. From 1 October 2025, Finnish Customs announced they will begin issuing sanctions on airlines if Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) for e-commerce shipments are incomplete or inaccurate.

Since 1 March 2023, all air carriers, freight forwarders, express couriers and postal operators transporting goods to or through the EU (including Norway, Switzerland and Northern Ireland) must provide full ENS data at the parcel level (House consignment) before goods reach the EU border. The period of sanctions exceptions is now over. Airlines carry the liability, but the data and filings come from their supply chain partners: forwarders, brokers, handlers and couriers.

Why this matters for carriers

• Carriers are the responsible party. If data is missing or incorrect, it is the airline, not the shipper or consignee, that faces penalties.

• Compliance isn’t optional. Customs authorities across the EU are under pressure to enforce ICS2 requirements and close gaps in e-commerce shipments.

• Errors create costs. Incorrect ENS filings don’t just trigger fines, they risk shipment delays, customer dissatisfaction and reputational damage.

A safer path forward

At x7trade, we help brokers, freight forwarders and other logistics operators automate ENS submissions and validate data in real time, ensuring compliance with ICS2 while minimizing risk of sanctions or delays.

The message is clear: from October 2025, incorrect ENS filings will cost airlines more than just time. The best defense is accuracy, automation and collaboration across the supply chain.

Book a demo with us today to avoid the consequences of non-compliance.