Customs Made Simple

From 1st August 2023, HMRC are introducing some important changes for GMR’s which are generated using the MRN of a transit declaration started from an Authorised Consignor location.

HMRC have announced a number of changes for GVMS that will take affect from the 1st August 2022.

SGS opens brand new support office.

Due to a large volume of requests from traders wishing to open transit declarations from Killingholme, Stena Line have now introduced the possibility to ship cargo under a transit document which will be processed between Stena Line and UK Border Force.

The Custom House will temporarily move from its location now in Waterbrook Park to the Ashford International Truckstop on Waterbrook Avenue.

Under the rules of the Common Transit Convention, the guarantee for a transit declaration is calculated based on the highest rates of taxes applicable to such goods in the country of departure.

Due to the low number of turnback’s and drivers being generally in possession of the necessary customs declarations, it has been decided by the UK authorities that a KAP is no longer required.

For trucks which carry goods via the UK land bridge from Ireland and Northern Ireland with a destination in Europe, a T2 transit declaration is required.

T2 declarations from Ireland and Northern Ireland which travel through Great Britain and which have a destination in Europe are …

SGS is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration with Eurotunnel that will help businesses enjoy frictionless trade between the European Union and Great Britain.

Terminating a Transit for goods arriving at destination is the responsibility of the Holder of the Procedure (HoP).

The Port of Felixstowe is a major port located in the south east of the UK, north of London with good connections to the Port of Rotterdam as well being a major port for goods arriving from “Rest of the World” countries including China and the USA.

It is possible to open transit declarations from Belfast Harbour under the normal procedure. The customs office of departure code should be XI000142.

Harwich Port is a popular exit port located in the south east of the UK, north of London with good links to the EU via the Port of Rotterdam.

Portsmouth is another exit port from the UK with ferry connections to France via the ferry company Brittany Ferries.

The Port of Hull is a popular exit point of the UK to destinations in the EU including the Netherlands and Belgium.

Statistics show that approximately 80% of all exports from the UK go through the Port of Dover.

SGS TransitNet and The Custom House in Ashford relationship is flourishing.

A truck, trailer or container entering France without a valid ENS MRN may be fined or even turned back.

There are a number of inland customs offices where it is possible to start transit declarations in Great Britain and where drivers can present themselves at customs (except Dover).

SGS and The Custom House in Ashford have joined forces to offer approved SGS clients a strategically developed location to start transit declarations without the need to attend a customs office.

Each port in the UK have their own specific procedures for starting transit procedures.

Calais Truckstop is an innovative concept which meets the requirements of road transport companies, shippers, truck drivers and insurance companies.

The Custom House Ltd is a team of customs experts who facilitate export and import transit via the Channel Tunnel and Dover when the United Kingdom leaves the customs union of the European Union (EU).

SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification organization, has developed a unique offering that helps exporters of all sizes achieve customs declarations compliance and ensure their businesses are Brexit ready.