S&S GB (Safety & Security Great Britain) is the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) service for goods imported into Great Britain from the EU and RoW.

This is now a legal requirement ⚠️ Without the correct customs declaration you will not be able to travel and may face penalties.

What is an Entry Summary Declaration?

An Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) must be submitted by the haulier and is used by GB border authorities to analyse the potential risk caused to their territory by goods crossing their border. It is not about the duties and taxes.

What You Will Need to Submit for S&S GB

• Consignor name & address (EORI number, if held)
• Consignee name & address (EORI number, if held)
• Carrier GB EORI number (for driver accompanied vehicles) (apply for your EORI here)
• Description of goods
• Reference number
• Vehicle Identification Number (for accompanied, IMO (unaccompanied)
• Trailer seal (or ‘no seal’)
• Border entry point (name of port or HMRC location code)
• ETA time and date
• Total no. of packages and weight
• Type of packages
• Any marks and reference numbers

It is highly likely that GB border control will be strictly enforcing these requirements. Anybody not providing the correct declaration will face penalties.

S&S GB ENS information requirements (PDF) | S&S GB ENS what you need to know (PDF) | S&S GB ENS Questions & Answers guide (PDF)