Poland SENT 2026

What these Changes Mean for Global Supply Chains?

As of 17 March 2026, Poland has expanded its SENT transport monitoring system to include additional product groups, notably clothing, used textiles, and footwear. This change is relevant for businesses moving goods into Poland, out of Poland, or in transit through Poland—especially those operating in fashion, retail, e-commerce, and second-hand logistics.

For many companies, this is the first time textile and footwear shipments may fall under Poland’s goods monitoring rules. As a result, supply chain teams should review their transport processes, declaration responsibilities, and carrier readiness to help avoid disruption

Under the expanded rules, the SENT system now applies to the following categories of goods:

• Clothing (CN Chapters 61 and 62) when the gross weight exceeds 10 kg
• Used clothing (CN 6309 00 00) when the gross weight exceeds 10 kg
• Footwear (CN Chapter 64, excluding CN 6406 parts) when the shipment contains more than 20 items of footwear
• Mixed consignments containing goods from at least two of the above categories when the gross weight exceeds 10 kg

The expansion represents an important shift for businesses that may previously not have been subject to SENT requirements. Companies should verify product classifications and thresholds carefully before shipment.

Responsibility under SENT depends on the transport scenario:

• Sender – for goods departing from Poland
• Receiver – for goods entering Poland
• Carrier – for transit shipments moving through Poland

Businesses that are shipping, receiving, or transporting goods covered by SENT are required to submit and update transport information in the electronic SENT register via PUESC, the Polish tax and customs services platform. Carriers must also ensure the transport is equipped with a device transmitting geolocation data.

The SENT workflow typically consists of five key steps:

1. Declaration creation in the PUESC system by the sender or receiver
2. ssuance of a SENT reference number, which is then shared with the relevant parties and is valid for 10 days
3. Carrier updates covering transport details such as vehicle data, documentation, and the geolocation device number
4. GPS-monitored transport using an approved geolocation solution during movement through Poland
5. Delivery confirmation by the receiver once the shipment has arrived

Failure to meet these requirements may result in significant operational and financial consequences, including penalties for missing or incorrect declarations or issues with transport monitoring.

At DHL Global Forwarding, we help customers navigate evolving customs and transport regulations with confidence. DHL can support customers by acting on behalf of the sender or receiver to manage key SENT requirements more efficiently.

This support can include:

• Preparing SENT declarations in the PUESC system
• Sharing the SENT reference number with customer
• Managing required updates during transport on customer behalf
• Coordinating compliance with carriers and logistics partners

With the appropriate Power of Attorney, DHL specialists can process SENT actions directly on a customer’s behalf, helping reduce administrative burden and minimize compliance risk.

If your business ships clothing, used textiles, or footwear through Poland, now is the time to verify whether your products fall within the new SENT scope and whether your transport setup is ready for declaration and GPS monitoring requirements.

For companies in sectors with frequent, high-volume, or time-sensitive shipments, a proactive review of internal processes, carrier coordination, and declaration ownership can help avoid delays at the border or during inland checks.

The expansion of Poland’s SENT system is an important regulatory development for textile and footwear supply chains. With deep expertise in customs-related processes and cross-border logistics, DHL Global Forwarding is ready to support customers through the transition and help keep shipments compliant and on track.