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</div> <div class="gem-c-govspeak govuk-govspeak " data-module="govspeak"> <div class="govspeak"> <p>Use this service to get a goods movement reference after registering with the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service" class="govuk-link">goods vehicle movement service</a>.</p> <p>You’ll not need to get a goods movement reference if either:</p> <ul> <li>you’re <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use" class="govuk-link">bringing goods into the UK for personal use</a> </li> <li>you’re <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bringing-commercial-goods-into-great-britainin-your-baggage" class="govuk-link">bringing commercial goods into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) in your baggage</a> </li> <li>you’re <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/taking-commercial-goods-out-of-great-britain-in-your-baggage" class="govuk-link">taking commercial goods out of Great Britain in your baggage</a> </li> </ul> <h2 id="what-youll-need">What you’ll need</h2> <p>You need to check what is required to get a goods movement reference. You must enter a reference for all goods contained in a vehicle, trailer or container.</p> <h3 id="goods-from-the-eu-not-including-ireland-to-great-britain">Goods from the EU (not including Ireland) to Great Britain</h3> <p>You will need:</p> <ul> <li>a vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied</li> <li>the trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied</li> <li>reference numbers for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> Carnet and Transports Internationaux Routiers (<abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr>) Carnet movements, if relevant</li> <li>paper <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnets, for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey</li> <li>an imports movement reference number if declared into the Customs Declaration Service</li> <li>an imports entry reference number if declared into the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF)</li> <li>an Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (<abbr title="Economic Operators Registration and Identification">EORI</abbr>), for goods where the trader is authorised to make declarations in their own records</li> <li>for Common Transit Convention movements, either: <ul> <li>a movement reference number that will have been generated by the New Computerised Transit System (<abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr>)</li> <li>if <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>You can choose to include the safety and security import entry summary declaration movement reference number, but it is not mandatory.</p> <h3 id="goods-from-ireland-to-great-britain">Goods from Ireland to Great Britain</h3> <p>You will need:</p> <ul> <li>a vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied</li> <li>the trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied</li> <li>paper <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnets, for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey</li> <li>for Common Transit Convention movements, either: <ul> <li>a movement reference number that will have been generated by <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> </li> <li>if <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>You can choose to include the safety and security import entry summary declaration movement reference number, but it is not mandatory.</p> <h3 id="goods-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland">Goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland</h3> <p>You will need:</p> <ul> <li>a vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied</li> <li>the trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied</li> <li>reference numbers for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> and <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements if relevant</li> <li>paper <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnets, for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey</li> <li>an imports movement reference number if declared into the Customs Declaration Service</li> <li>an <abbr title="Economic Operators Registration and Identification">EORI</abbr> number, for goods where the trader is authorised to make declarations in their own records</li> <li>safety and security import entry summary declaration movement reference number</li> <li>for Common Transit Convention movements, either: <ul> <li>a movement reference number that will have been generated by <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> </li> <li>if <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 id="goods-from-northern-ireland-to-great-britain">Goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain</h3> <p>You will need:</p> <ul> <li>a vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied</li> <li>the trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied</li> <li>reference numbers for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> and <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements if relevant</li> <li>paper <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnets, for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey</li> <li>a combined customs and safety and security export declaration — Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (<abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr>) declared into the Customs Declaration Service — in <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-qualifying-goods-from-northern-ireland-to-the-rest-of-the-uk#specific" class="govuk-link">some circumstances</a> </li> <li>an Export Accompanying Document for an <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-indirect-export-from-northern-ireland" class="govuk-link">indirect export</a> from Northern Ireland to Great Britain declared in Ireland</li> <li>safety and security export summary declaration movement reference number for goods moving under transit using either a <abbr title="Transit Accompanying Document">TAD</abbr>, Transit Security Accompanying Document (<abbr title="Transit Security Accompanying Document">TSAD</abbr>) or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnet</li> <li>for Common Transit Convention movements, either: <ul> <li>a movement reference number that will have been generated by <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> </li> <li>if <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3 id="goods-from-great-britain-to-the-eu">Goods from Great Britain to the EU</h3> <p>You will need:</p> <ul> <li>a vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied</li> <li>the trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied</li> <li>a goods movement reference with all the export declaration references, or you can choose to present a Master Unique Consignment Reference (MUCR) in writing at an office of departure, for <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-goods-out-of-great-britain-through-common-transit-countries" class="govuk-link">Common Transit Convention movements</a> </li> <li>reference numbers for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> and <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements if relevant</li> <li>paper <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnets, for <abbr title="Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission">ATA</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey</li> <li>a combined customs and safety and security export declaration — <abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr> declared into the Customs Declaration Service (except if the goods are being <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-goods-movement-reference#fromjanuary2022" class="govuk-link">exported using transit through an arrived exports location</a>)</li> <li>a combined customs and safety and security export declaration — <abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr> declared into CHIEF (except if the goods are being <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-goods-movement-reference#fromjanuary2022" class="govuk-link">exported using transit through an arrived exports location</a>)</li> <li>safety and security export summary declaration movement reference number (only for empty pallets, containers and vehicles being moved under a transport contract, or for goods moving under transit using either a <abbr title="Transit Accompanying Document">TAD</abbr>, <abbr title="Transit Security Accompanying Document">TSAD</abbr> or <abbr title="Transports Internationaux Routiers">TIR</abbr> carnet)</li> <li>for Common Transit Convention movements, either: <ul> <li>a movement reference number that will have been generated by <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> </li> <li>if <abbr title="New Computerised Transit System">NCTS</abbr> is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h4 id="fromjanuary2022">What references your goods movement reference will need to include for goods sent from Great Britain to the EU</h4> <p>When you present a goods movement reference at an ‘arrived export’ location using the goods vehicle movement service, the goods movement reference should include:</p> <ul> <li>the <abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr>, for any goods being exported that are not also declared to the transit procedure</li> <li>all the DUCRs for <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-goods-out-of-great-britain-through-common-transit-countries" class="govuk-link">Common Transit Convention movements</a> — you could also present a MUCR in writing for these movements</li> <li>the <abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr>, for any goods declared to the transit procedure that are covered by an Excise Movement Control System guarantee</li> </ul> <p>When you present a goods movement reference at other locations as part of a pre-lodged export declaration using the goods vehicle movement service, the goods movement reference should include the <abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr>.</p> <p>For excise goods, declarations submitted using the Customs Declaration Service must not use the TRANS code. The declaration should be completed by presenting the <abbr title="Declaration Unique Consignment Reference">DUCR</abbr> when the goods leave the UK.</p> <p>For excise goods leaving goods vehicle movement service locations, the Declaration Unique Consignment Reference must be entered into a goods movement reference.</p> <div role="note" aria-label="Information" class="application-notice info-notice"> <p>If you are a Customs Supervised Export (CSE) trader, you should <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/customs-declaration-completion-requirements-for-great-britain" class="govuk-link">use the customs declaration completion requirements for Great Britain</a> to find out how to obtain a goods movement reference.</p> </div> <h3 id="getting-a-goods-movement-reference-without-needing-to-include-declaration-reference-information">Getting a goods movement reference without needing to include declaration reference information</h3> <p>There are circumstances when you can get a goods movement reference without needing to include any declaration references.</p> <h4 id="when-you-declare-goods-orally-or-by-conduct">When you declare goods orally or by conduct</h4> <p>You can declare certain goods orally or by conduct at the border. ‘By conduct’ means that when you arrive at a point of exit or entry for Great Britain, you can make a ‘declaration by conduct’ by:</p> <ul> <li>walking through a customs control point (this can be a green channel signed ‘nothing to declare’) with the goods, if you’re an individual on foot</li> <li>driving (or being driven) past a customs control point with the goods inside your vehicle, if you’re importing or exporting goods in a vehicle</li> <li>continuing your onward journey, if there are no customs control points</li> </ul> <p>You’ll need to get a goods movement reference if you’re moving an empty trailer or any other commercial <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-goods-applicable-to-oral-and-by-conduct-declarations" class="govuk-link">goods that can be declared orally or by conduct</a> for either:</p> <ul> <li>goods moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland</li> <li>goods moved from the EU (not including Ireland) to Great Britain</li> <li>goods moved from Great Britain to the EU</li> </ul> <p>You can do this by selecting either the ‘oral or by conduct declarations’ or ‘empty’ option within the goods vehicle movement service.</p> <p>In some cases, you may need to complete a <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-make-an-entry-summary-declaration" class="govuk-link">safety and security declaration</a>, where you must indicate if your goods are moving under contract of carriage (the service will provide more information on how to do this).</p> <div role="note" aria-label="Information" class="application-notice info-notice"> <p>Not every port will accept declaring goods orally or by conduct. You should check with your carrier before moving the goods.</p> </div> <h4 id="when-you-declare-some-postal-items">When you declare some postal items</h4> <p>If you’re a designated postal operator or an Extra-Territorial Office of Exchange, you can get a goods movement reference without needing to include declaration reference information for some items.</p> <p>This applies to goods moving under Universal Postal Union rules with CN37, CN38 and CN41 movement documents, and CN22 and CN23 item declaration forms.</p> <h2 id="get-a-goods-movement-reference">Get a goods movement reference</h2> <p>You’ll need the Government Gateway user ID and password you used when you <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service" class="govuk-link">registered for the goods vehicle movement service</a>.</p> <p><a class="gem-c-button govuk-button govuk-button--start" role="button" draggable="false" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/goods-movement-system/dashboard"> Start now <svg class="govuk-button__start-icon govuk-!-display-none-print" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="17.5" height="19" viewbox="0 0 33 40" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path fill="currentColor" d="M0 0h13l20 20-20 20H0l20-20z"></path></svg></a></p> <div role="note" aria-label="Information" class="application-notice info-notice"> <p>Online services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/get-a-goods-movement-reference-service-availability-and-issues" class="govuk-link">problems with this service</a>.</p> </div> <h2 id="what-happens-next">What happens next</h2> <p>You need to present the goods movement reference at the port you’re leaving from. Contact the carrier at the port to find out how to do this.</p> <p>The carrier will allow you to embark if the goods movement reference is valid.</p> <p>You must follow instructions on whether you need to get your goods checked by customs on arrival or if you’re able to continue your journey.</p> <h3 id="bringing-goods-into-the-uk">Bringing goods into the UK</h3> <p>You should use your goods movement reference number in the ‘<a rel="external" href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/driver-inspection-notification/start" class="govuk-link">check if you need to report for an inspection</a>’ service to understand if your goods are held. If you’re arriving into the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel, you’ll need to attend an Inland Border Facility to have these checks carried out. For all other goods vehicle movement service locations, you must proceed to the inspection facility within or near the port if your goods are held.</p> <p>In some cases you may also be stopped by Border Force officers within the port to have checks performed on your vehicle or load.</p> <p>If this happens, you must still attend an inland border facility to complete customs functions if you have received instructions to do so.</p> <p>The goods must be taken to an inland border facility directly and the goods must be in the same condition as they were at the time of importation.</p> <p>You may be liable to a penalty of up to £2,500 if you fail to follow HMRC instructions.</p> <h3 id="taking-goods-out-of-the-uk">Taking goods out of the UK</h3> <p>Check which <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-which-locations-need-an-arrived-export-declaration-from-1-january-2022" class="govuk-link">locations need an arrived export declaration</a>.</p> </div> </div> <div class="app-c-published-dates app-c-published-dates--history govuk-!-margin-bottom-5" id="full-publication-update-history" data-module="gem-toggle" lang="en"> Published 23 December 2020 <br>Last updated 4 October 2022 <a href="#full-history" class="app-c-published-dates__toggle govuk-link" data-controls="full-history" data-expanded="false" data-toggled-text="- hide all updates">+ show all updates</a> <div class="app-c-published-dates__change-history js-hidden" id="full-history"> <ol class="app-c-published-dates__list"> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2022-10-04T14:25:08.000+01:00">4 October 2022</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">Welsh translation added.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2022-08-28T00:30:04.000+01:00">28 August 2022</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">What you'll need to get a goods movement reference for Common Transit Convention movements has been updated.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2022-08-01T00:30:00.000+01:00">1 August 2022</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">For Common Transit Convention movements of goods from Great Britain to the EU, you will need a goods movement reference with all the export declaration references, or you can choose to present a Master Unique Consignment Reference in writing at an office of departure.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-12-31T15:21:30.000+00:00">31 December 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">Guidance about when you declare goods orally or by conduct has been updated.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-12-29T08:00:11.000+00:00">29 December 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">The requirements to get a goods movement reference from 1 January 2022 have been updated. This is because of changes to the goods vehicle movement service and the decision to temporarily extend staged customs controls for goods moving from Ireland and Northern Ireland (where applicable) to Great Britain.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-12-15T13:22:23.000+00:00">15 December 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">From 1 January 2022, haulier's will need to check if they need to report for an inspection if they are arriving a the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel or Holyhead. Guidance on how to do this has been added. Guidance has also been added about what you'll need to include from 1 January 2022 when you present a goods movement reference at an ‘arrived export’ location using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, and when you present a goods movement reference at other locations as part of a pre-lodged export declaration using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-10-26T15:32:38.000+01:00">26 October 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">Definition of ‘declaration by conduct’ added.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-07-04T00:15:08.000+01:00">4 July 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">More information about what you’ll need to get your goods movement reference has been added.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-05-17T08:00:02.000+01:00">17 May 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">Information about what you'll need to get a goods movement reference has been updated.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-02-24T12:22:42.000+00:00">24 February 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">Welsh translation added.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-02-16T14:38:34.000+00:00">16 February 2021</time> <p class="app-c-published-dates__change-note">Information about what you'll need to get a goods movement reference has been updated.</p> </li> <li class="app-c-published-dates__change-item"> <time class="app-c-published-dates__change-date timestamp" datetime="2021-01-08T16:26:21.000+00:00">8 January 2021</time> 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"http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/brexit" } ], "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Get a goods movement reference", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-goods-movement-reference", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-goods-movement-reference", "text": "\u003cdiv class=\"govspeak\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this service to get a goods movement reference after registering with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003egoods vehicle movement service\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll not need to get a goods movement reference if either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyou’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003ebringing goods into the UK for personal use\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyou’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bringing-commercial-goods-into-great-britainin-your-baggage\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003ebringing commercial goods into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) in your baggage\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eyou’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/taking-commercial-goods-out-of-great-britain-in-your-baggage\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003etaking commercial goods out of Great Britain in your baggage\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-youll-need\"\u003eWhat you’ll need\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to check what is required to get a goods movement reference. You must enter a reference for all goods contained in a vehicle, trailer or container.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"goods-from-the-eu-not-including-ireland-to-great-britain\"\u003eGoods from the EU (not including Ireland) to Great Britain\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ereference numbers for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet and Transports Internationaux Routiers (\u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e) Carnet movements, if relevant\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epaper \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnets, for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ean imports movement reference number if declared into the Customs Declaration Service\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ean imports entry reference number if declared into the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ean Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (\u003cabbr title=\"Economic Operators Registration and Identification\"\u003eEORI\u003c/abbr\u003e), for goods where the trader is authorised to make declarations in their own records\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efor Common Transit Convention movements, either:\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea movement reference number that will have been generated by the New Computerised Transit System (\u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eif \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose to include the safety and security import entry summary declaration movement reference number, but it is not mandatory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"goods-from-ireland-to-great-britain\"\u003eGoods from Ireland to Great Britain\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epaper \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnets, for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efor Common Transit Convention movements, either:\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea movement reference number that will have been generated by \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eif \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose to include the safety and security import entry summary declaration movement reference number, but it is not mandatory.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"goods-from-great-britain-to-northern-ireland\"\u003eGoods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ereference numbers for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e and \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements if relevant\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epaper \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnets, for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ean imports movement reference number if declared into the Customs Declaration Service\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ean \u003cabbr title=\"Economic Operators Registration and Identification\"\u003eEORI\u003c/abbr\u003e number, for goods where the trader is authorised to make declarations in their own records\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003esafety and security import entry summary declaration movement reference number\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efor Common Transit Convention movements, either:\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea movement reference number that will have been generated by \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eif \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"goods-from-northern-ireland-to-great-britain\"\u003eGoods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ereference numbers for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e and \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements if relevant\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epaper \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnets, for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea combined customs and safety and security export declaration — Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (\u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e) declared into the Customs Declaration Service — in \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-qualifying-goods-from-northern-ireland-to-the-rest-of-the-uk#specific\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003esome circumstances\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ean Export Accompanying Document for an \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-an-indirect-export-from-northern-ireland\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eindirect export\u003c/a\u003e from Northern Ireland to Great Britain declared in Ireland\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003esafety and security export summary declaration movement reference number for goods moving under transit using either a \u003cabbr title=\"Transit Accompanying Document\"\u003eTAD\u003c/abbr\u003e, Transit Security Accompanying Document (\u003cabbr title=\"Transit Security Accompanying Document\"\u003eTSAD\u003c/abbr\u003e) or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnet\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efor Common Transit Convention movements, either:\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea movement reference number that will have been generated by \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eif \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"goods-from-great-britain-to-the-eu\"\u003eGoods from Great Britain to the EU\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea vehicle registration number if your movement is accompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe trailer number or container reference number if your movement is unaccompanied\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea goods movement reference with all the export declaration references, or you can choose to present a Master Unique Consignment Reference (MUCR) in writing at an office of departure, for \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-goods-out-of-great-britain-through-common-transit-countries\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eCommon Transit Convention movements\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ereference numbers for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e and \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements if relevant\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003epaper \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnets, for \u003cabbr title=\"Admission Temporaire or Temporary Admission\"\u003eATA\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e Carnet movements — these must travel with the goods throughout the journey\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea combined customs and safety and security export declaration — \u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e declared into the Customs Declaration Service (except if the goods are being \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-goods-movement-reference#fromjanuary2022\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eexported using transit through an arrived exports location\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea combined customs and safety and security export declaration — \u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e declared into CHIEF (except if the goods are being \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-goods-movement-reference#fromjanuary2022\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eexported using transit through an arrived exports location\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003esafety and security export summary declaration movement reference number (only for empty pallets, containers and vehicles being moved under a transport contract, or for goods moving under transit using either a \u003cabbr title=\"Transit Accompanying Document\"\u003eTAD\u003c/abbr\u003e, \u003cabbr title=\"Transit Security Accompanying Document\"\u003eTSAD\u003c/abbr\u003e or \u003cabbr title=\"Transports Internationaux Routiers\"\u003eTIR\u003c/abbr\u003e carnet)\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003efor Common Transit Convention movements, either:\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ea movement reference number that will have been generated by \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eif \u003cabbr title=\"New Computerised Transit System\"\u003eNCTS\u003c/abbr\u003e is unavailable when the goods start their movement, a paper copy of the transit declaration (for example, the Transit Accompanying Document or Single Administrative Document) that travels with the goods\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003c/ul\u003e\n \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 id=\"fromjanuary2022\"\u003eWhat references your goods movement reference will need to include for goods sent from Great Britain to the EU\u003c/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you present a goods movement reference at an ‘arrived export’ location using the goods vehicle movement service, the goods movement reference should include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe \u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e, for any goods being exported that are not also declared to the transit procedure\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eall the DUCRs for \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/moving-goods-out-of-great-britain-through-common-transit-countries\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eCommon Transit Convention movements\u003c/a\u003e — you could also present a MUCR in writing for these movements\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ethe \u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e, for any goods declared to the transit procedure that are covered by an Excise Movement Control System guarantee\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you present a goods movement reference at other locations as part of a pre-lodged export declaration using the goods vehicle movement service, the goods movement reference should include the \u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor excise goods, declarations submitted using the Customs Declaration Service must not use the TRANS code. The declaration should be completed by presenting the \u003cabbr title=\"Declaration Unique Consignment Reference\"\u003eDUCR\u003c/abbr\u003e when the goods leave the UK.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor excise goods leaving goods vehicle movement service locations, the Declaration Unique Consignment Reference must be entered into a goods movement reference.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a Customs Supervised Export (CSE) trader, you should \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/customs-declaration-completion-requirements-for-great-britain\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003euse the customs declaration completion requirements for Great Britain\u003c/a\u003e to find out how to obtain a goods movement reference.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"getting-a-goods-movement-reference-without-needing-to-include-declaration-reference-information\"\u003eGetting a goods movement reference without needing to include declaration reference information\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are circumstances when you can get a goods movement reference without needing to include any declaration references.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 id=\"when-you-declare-goods-orally-or-by-conduct\"\u003eWhen you declare goods orally or by conduct\u003c/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can declare certain goods orally or by conduct at the border. ‘By conduct’ means that when you arrive at a point of exit or entry for Great Britain, you can make a ‘declaration by conduct’ by:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ewalking through a customs control point (this can be a green channel signed ‘nothing to declare’) with the goods, if you’re an individual on foot\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003edriving (or being driven) past a customs control point with the goods inside your vehicle, if you’re importing or exporting goods in a vehicle\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003econtinuing your onward journey, if there are no customs control points\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need to get a goods movement reference if you’re moving an empty trailer or any other commercial \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-goods-applicable-to-oral-and-by-conduct-declarations\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003egoods that can be declared orally or by conduct\u003c/a\u003e for either:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003egoods moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003egoods moved from the EU (not including Ireland) to Great Britain\u003c/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003egoods moved from Great Britain to the EU\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can do this by selecting either the ‘oral or by conduct declarations’ or ‘empty’ option within the goods vehicle movement service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases, you may need to complete a \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-need-to-make-an-entry-summary-declaration\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003esafety and security declaration\u003c/a\u003e, where you must indicate if your goods are moving under contract of carriage (the service will provide more information on how to do this).\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every port will accept declaring goods orally or by conduct. You should check with your carrier before moving the goods.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 id=\"when-you-declare-some-postal-items\"\u003eWhen you declare some postal items\u003c/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a designated postal operator or an Extra-Territorial Office of Exchange, you can get a goods movement reference without needing to include declaration reference information for some items.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis applies to goods moving under Universal Postal Union rules with CN37, CN38 and CN41 movement documents, and CN22 and CN23 item declaration forms.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"get-a-goods-movement-reference\"\u003eGet a goods movement reference\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need the Government Gateway user ID and password you used when you \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eregistered for the goods vehicle movement service\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"gem-c-button govuk-button govuk-button--start\" role=\"button\" draggable=\"false\" href=\"https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/goods-movement-system/dashboard\"\u003e Start now \u003csvg class=\"govuk-button__start-icon govuk-!-display-none-print\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"17.5\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 33 40\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 0h13l20 20-20 20H0l20-20z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline services may be slow during busy times. Check if there are any \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/get-a-goods-movement-reference-service-availability-and-issues\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003eproblems with this service\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-happens-next\"\u003eWhat happens next\u003c/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to present the goods movement reference at the port you’re leaving from. Contact the carrier at the port to find out how to do this.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier will allow you to embark if the goods movement reference is valid.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou must follow instructions on whether you need to get your goods checked by customs on arrival or if you’re able to continue your journey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"bringing-goods-into-the-uk\"\u003eBringing goods into the UK\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou should use your goods movement reference number in the ‘\u003ca rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/driver-inspection-notification/start\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003echeck if you need to report for an inspection\u003c/a\u003e’ service to understand if your goods are held. If you’re arriving into the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel, you’ll need to attend an Inland Border Facility to have these checks carried out. For all other goods vehicle movement service locations, you must proceed to the inspection facility within or near the port if your goods are held.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases you may also be stopped by Border Force officers within the port to have checks performed on your vehicle or load.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf this happens, you must still attend an inland border facility to complete customs functions if you have received instructions to do so.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe goods must be taken to an inland border facility directly and the goods must be in the same condition as they were at the time of importation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be liable to a penalty of up to £2,500 if you fail to follow HMRC instructions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 id=\"taking-goods-out-of-the-uk\"\u003eTaking goods out of the UK\u003c/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck which \u003ca href=\"https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-which-locations-need-an-arrived-export-declaration-from-1-january-2022\" class=\"govuk-link\"\u003elocations need an arrived export declaration\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003c/div\u003e" } } ] } </script><script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/http://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "name": "Home", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/" } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "name": "Import, export and customs for businesses", "@id": "http://web.archive.org/web/20230318065654/https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/import-export" } } ] } </script> </body> </html>

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