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DGX - Dependable Global Express
3/3/2025
NEWS UPDATE
March 3, 2025
Dear Valued Customer,
We are providing the following for your information:
Holiday Schedules
The offices listed below will be closed for the holidays as follows:
Australia | Labour Day (Fremantle) Labour Day (Melbourne) Canberra Day (Canberra) | March 3 March 3 March 11 |
Japan | Vernal Equinox Day | March 20 |
Please remember that certain offices are across the International Dateline. The dates above are their dates, not the actual U.S. date.
Exports to/via the European Union – ICS2
The European Union (EU) has implemented the Import Control System 2 “ICS2”. All customers shipping cargo to the EU, Norway, Switzerland and Northern Ireland or transiting through this region have to declare safety and security data to ICS2, through the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS).
There are a couple of options available:
Self-Filing Option: Customers who prefer to file their own declarations can apply for an EORI number, and register with EU customs as a House-Filer with a supplementary declaration. Customers can register as a House-Filer with their applicable EORI number, obtain a deployment window and connect to the EU customs trader portal. For more information visit: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/online-services/online-services-and-databases-customs/eu-customs-trader-portal_en
ENS Filing by DGX: DGX may handle the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) filing on your behalf.
Upon submission of the ENS, customs authorities will perform a risk assessment within 24 hours. Your cargo can only be loaded once customs approves the ENS and issues an MRN confirmation number.
DGX requires the following information to be listed on the Shippers Letter of Instructions (SLI) by the documentation cut-off:
· 6-digit Harmonized System Commodity (HS) code and complete and specific cargo description. General descriptions such as accessories, spare parts, machinery, electronics and the like are not accepted by the EU.
· Supplemental Declarant Number (for self-filing).
· Piece count, package type and gross weight per HS code.
· EORI number for consignees established in the EU.
· CUS Code for hazardous & non-hazardous chemicals.
If DGX is to file the ENS on your behalf, the following is also needed:
· Complete Buyer and Seller information
DGX is establishing the following administrative fees as applicable:
Charge Name | Effective | Scope | Amount |
ENS Filing | 5/1/25 | US origin to and via EU, Northern Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland | $25 per HBL (submission of ICS2 self-filer data to Master Ocean Carriers) |
ICS2 Filing | 5/1/25 | US origin to and via EU, Northern Ireland, Norway, and Switzerland | $65 per filing (when DGX is the filer) |
Tariffs From Mexico, Canada, and China
President Trump has declared that the 25% tariff on imports of goods from Mexico and Canada that was originally slated to be implemented on February 4, 2025, will come into effect on March 4, 2025.
An additional 10% tariff on goods of China origin may potentially also take effect on March 4, 2025. This new 10% tariff would be in addition to the 10% tariff implemented back on February 4, 2025.
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Should you need any assistance, contact your local DGX office or call us at 888-488-4888.
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