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EU Updates Import Control System 2: New ‘Stop Words’ List Effective August 2025

  • European Commission updates stop words list for Import Control System 2
  • Effective from 1 August 2025
  • Generic terms like accessories, equipment, clothing will cause automatic rejection
  • Aims to improve data quality across ICS2 countries
  • HMRC confirms applicability to UK declarations for Northern Ireland
  • Members should review the list and ensure specific goods descriptions

Source: icaew.com

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