Customs Import Clearances in the UK?

Some ports may offer a mixed model

As a haulier, it is important to know requirements for each port so that goods can be cleared efficiently without delays.

Where you are entering/exiting a port where a mixed model is in use, it is important to note which model is in operation at the quay/terminal you are using. EORI (UK) are able to clear at most major ports in the UK.

GVMS – Goods Vehicle Movement Service

GVMS is a government system used to create a GMR (Goods Movement Reference). This is scanned at the frontier and in turn triggers immediate notification on the status of the consignments within the GMR.

The creation of a GMR will vary depending on the route you are taking, please see below comparison tables.

Goods from EU - Great Britain

• ATA/TIR Carnet References if applicable
• Paper ATA/TIR Carnet documents should also travel with the goods
• Import Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs)
• EIDR Approved EORI number (if applicable)

If moving via Transit, you will need:

• NCTS Transit MRN
• Paper TAD (Transit Accompanying Document) if NCTS was unavailable at the Office of Departure
  
  

Goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland

• ATA/TIR Carnet References if applicable
• Paper ATA/TIR Carnet documents should also travel with the goods
• Import Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs)
• EIDR Approved EORI number (if applicable)

Import Entry Safety and Security MRNs

• Do not include import declaration references in the GMR if the goods are moving under Transit

Import Entry Safety and Security MRNs (This is not mandatory)

Goods can also be declared orally or by conduct, by conduct means that when you arrive at the frontier you can make a 'declaration by conduct':

• By walking through a customs point
• By driving past a control point with the goods inside your vehicle
• Continuing the onward journey if there are no control points

If moving via Transit you will need

• NCTS Transit MRN
• Paper TAD (Transit Accompanying Document) if NCTS was unavailable at the office of Departure

Goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain

• ATA / TIRE Carnet References if applicable
• Paper ATA / TIR Carnet documents should also travel with the goods
• Combined Safety and Security Export DUCR (Declaration Unique Consignment Reference Number) Export Accompanying Document for an indirect Export

If moving via Transit, you will need:

• NCTS Transit MRN
• Paper TAD (Transit Accompanying Document) if NCTS was unavailable at the Office of Departure

The GMR that is created includes information about the planned crossing, truck and trailer information as well as information on the declarations included in the reference. If additional checks are required, the GMR status will show this and the truck/trailer must check in to the relevant port facility upon arrival at their location.

Inventory System

Inventory ports are associated with a CSP (Community System Provider), there is integration between these systems and CDS. To get access to these, you should pay for a badge and subscribe to the service.

A declaration is created and linked to the inventory record using a unique reference once the ship’s manifest has been created. Once all goods have been cleared using this unique reference, the goods are free to leave the temporary storage

We have summarised the two models on our website. Find out More

Where can EORI (UK) clear from?

For further information click on the below link to discover where we clear from.

EORI (UK) Port List.

EORI also regularly complete clearances from Temporary Storage locations throughout the UK.

If you require clearance from a location that is not listed above we can still help!

Call our customs specialist team to find out more.