ENS Process
What is SSGB?
Safety & Security Great Britain (SSGB) is the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) service for goods imported by all modes of transport into Great Britain.S&S GB requirements
S&S GB requirements came into effect from the end of January 2025. The person/entity responsible for meeting these requirements is the carrier.
We’ll answer your questions about S&S GB:
What is required for S&S GB order?
1. Arrival port name and date.
2. TRUCK TRAILER DETAILS
3. Invoice, CMR and CDS import copy
Legislative requirements as currently stated by HMRC:
Consignor name & address (EORI number, if held)
Consignee name & address (EORI number, if held)
Carrier GB EORI number (for driver accompanied vehicles)
Description of goods
Reference number
Vehicle Identification Number (accompanied), IMO (unaccompanied)
Trailer seal (or ‘no seal’)
Border entry point (HMRC location code - e.g. GB000060)
ETA time and date
Total no. of packages and weight
Type of packages
Any marks and reference numbers
Disclaimer: this is the legislative requirements as currently stated by HMRC. However, these could be subject to change.
S&S GB: FAQs on the ENS Process
The GB NCTS system currently doesn’t support using security data directly from T1 entries. That’s why a separate ENS entry is required for all imports.
This is expected to be resolved with the NCTS-6 update.
Can multiple consignors and consignees be included in one ENS entry?
Yes, multiple consignors and consignees can be included if all goods share the same departure and arrival locations. For example:
- Goods from DE to GB, all loaded in DE, can be merged into one ENS entry.
- If some goods are loaded in FR, a separate ENS entry is needed for those FR loadings
Yes, multiple consignors and consignees can be included if all goods share the same departure and arrival locations. For example:
- Goods from DE to GB, all loaded in DE, can be merged into one ENS entry.
- If some goods are loaded in FR, a separate ENS entry is needed for those FR loadings.
- If the goods owner is personally moving their belongings, no ENS is required.
- If the goods are moved under a transport contract, an ENS entry must be submitted
No, there is no need to submit an arrival notification for ENS entries. Once the MRN is generated, you can print the SSD document and provide it to the driver.Goods from DE to GB, all loaded in DE, can be merged into one ENS entry.
For Ro-Ro movements:
- Submit the ENS entry 2 hours before arrival in GB for ferry crossings.
- Submit the ENS entry 1 hour before arrival at the Eurotunnel terminal in Coquelles.
An ENS is not required for mainland UK imports coming from Northern Ireland, however, if the goods are coming from the Republic of Ireland (via NI) then aUK Mainland imports from the Republic of Ireland do require a GB ENS, unless the goods are travelling from Northern Ireland, via ROI into mainland UK.
- Accompanied vehicles – don’t need a GB ENS if empty, UNLESS the vehicle is moving under a transport contract
- Unaccompanied freight – always needs a GB ENS, because the ferry operator / carrier has a transport contract with haulier.
Yes; S&S GB concerns the safety of goods entering into a customs territory. Therefore, a GB ENS is still required for transit shipments.
Yes; if the vehicle carrying the personal effects is booked as freight under a transport contract, then a GB ENS is required.
Yes; if the empty vehicle is booked as freight under a transport contract, then a GB ENS is required.
Yes; if the vehicle carrying the goods are booked as freight under a transport contract, then a GB ENS is required.
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Personal effects is booked as freight under a transport contract, then a GB ENS is required.