When sending items overseas, it’s important that you abide by the shipping rules of the destination country.
All postage labels created through Jersey Post include the Electronic Advance Data (EAD) required to send goods – this provides customs data electronically ahead of items arriving at their destinations. This minimises delays and ensures the smooth and timely delivery of your items.
For EU destinations
Customs require ICS2 which involve additional security measures related to airmail from postal operators. These measures require electronic submission of data related to the sending of postal goods prior to despatch and are intended as a safety measure for all states involved.
As well as ICS2, the use of HS Codes is mandatory for shipping commercial goods to the EU from a non-EU country. This includes the UK as we are no longer part of the EU Customs Union.
HS Codes allow customs authorities worldwide to have a standardised numerical method of classifying traded products using the 6-digit (minimum) HS code on the label, an 8-digit for Germany and a 10-digit for Ireland for commercial items.
