IE515: the export declaration
You get two replies to IE515, the MRN and the release decision. We can prepare and send the export declaration for you.
IE515 is the first step in the export process and constitutes the export declaration itself. Read about all three steps, or continue here for the details.
What message IE515 is
When the declarant submits IE515 digitally to Swedish Customs, the information is reviewed. If everything is correct and complete, the goods are released for export. The declaration contains details of the goods.
- Origin and destination of the goods
- Where the goods come from and where they are going.
- Commodity codes, quantity and value
- Tariff classification, quantity and statistical value.
- Relevant licences and authorisations
- Restricted goods require the correct authorisation code.
- Office of exit
- The customs office where the goods will leave the EU customs territory.
What to include
The replies you receive
A submitted declaration receives two replies, which are often confused.
- IE515
- You or your representative send the declaration. It carries an LRN, your own reference number.
- IE528
- The office of export responds with the MRN. The declaration now has accepted status.
- IE529
- The decision releasing the goods for export. The goods can now be loaded.
Step 1 in three messages
IE529 means the goods have been released to the export procedure, not that the export is complete. IE599 confirms completion, and there are five more messages before that point.
Standard or simplified declaration
The same message is used in both cases. The difference lies in the declaration type and what is required of you.
A standard customs declaration is submitted when all information is available at loading. A simplified declaration can be used when some information is missing, but it requires authorisation, and the authorisation holder must be the declarant. It is followed by a supplementary declaration within 10 days of the date the goods were released.
How IE515 relates to IE507 and IE590
IE515 is only the beginning. Once the declaration has been accepted and the goods released, the process continues.
IE507, presentation of goods at the office of exit, is used when the goods arrive at the place of exit. IE590, exit notification, is sent when the goods have left the EU customs territory.
The steps have their own roles and requirements, but depend on IE515 being correctly prepared and accepted for the export to run smoothly. If you have a through transport contract, STC can simplify the steps after release.
How we handle IE515
We have experience with the export system and can help you prepare and send IE515, ensuring the declaration is correct and meets Swedish Customs’ requirements. We also monitor receipt of your IE529 and check that the process runs smoothly.
Although we do not directly coordinate with carriers for steps 2 and 3, we can assist with those parts on request to help ensure the full export process is completed.
Read on
The number you set on the declaration yourself is an LRN.
Frequently asked questions about IE515
What happens if an IE515 is not accepted?
Any errors or omissions in the declaration must be corrected before the goods can be released for export. We can help identify and resolve the issues.
How do I know whether my IE515 has been accepted?
You receive two replies with different meanings. First comes IE528 with the MRN, meaning the declaration has been technically accepted. Then comes IE529, the decision releasing the goods for export.
IE529 allows the goods to be loaded and begin their journey to the office of exit. But the export is not complete until you have received certification of exit, IE599.
Must I always use IE515?
IE515 is the message for both standard and simplified customs declarations. It is therefore not limited to the standard case; the same message is used with different declaration types.
The exception is entry in the declarant’s records, EIDR, where no IE515 is sent. A fallback procedure is also available during system outages.
What is the difference between LRN and MRN?
LRN is your own reference number, which you assign to the declaration when submitting it. MRN is the number Swedish Customs assigns to the case and returns in IE528. The rest of the process refers to the MRN, and it is the MRN that must accompany the shipment.
