Great Britain: changes to the procedure for transits from 1 August

From 1 August 2022, operators will no longer be able to enter a Transit Movement Reference (TMR) number in a Goods Movement Reference (GMR) for an outbound transit movement from Great Britain, unless they are an Authorised Consignor or Consignee (ACC).

HMRC is making this change so that standard and arriving ports of export use the same processes to verify clearances and ensure the flow of goods across the border.

From 1 August 2022, the changes differ depending on the status of the operators:

1. Company with authorised consignor or consignee status (ACC): maintain current processes – Apply for transit simplifications, consignor or consignee status – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

2. Exporter, customs representative, informant, carrier: as of 1 August, you must follow one of the two processes below:

• Include all Unique Declaration Recording References (DUCR) in a GMR.
  If you are an exporter or a customs agent, you will need to :
  – provide all DUCR to the person or company transporting your goods for inclusion in the GMR.
  – complete the relevant customs procedures in order to eliminate any customs detention of DUCR. This will avoid any delays at the departure office.
  – ensure that the Notices of Authorisation to Proceed (P2P) have been received for the entire consignment
  – submit the required documents if your goods have been selected for documentary checks at the National Clearance Hub before the goods leave your premises.

  The person or company transporting the goods shall :
  – add all DUC to the GMR – this is a legal requirement
  – bring the goods to an inland border facility (IBF) or a designated customs facility at a port in the first instance if they are selected for inspection. You should inform the site staff that the goods have been selected for inspection.

• Include all DUCR in a single Master Consignment Reference (MUCR)
  If you are an exporter or a customs agent, you will need to :
  – create the MUCR in an acceptable format and give the reference number in writing to the person or company carrying your goods.
  – add all DUCRs to the MUCR – this is a legal requirement.
  
  The person or company transporting the goods shall :
  – obtain the MUCR from the person or Customs agent declaring the goods, in an acceptable written format.
  – first bring the goods to an inland border facility (IBF) or designated customs facility at a port if they are selected for inspection. You should inform the site staff that the goods have been selected for inspection.
  – take the MUCR, separate from the GMR, and present it to the office of departure with the Local Reference Number (LRN) of the outgoing transit movement.
  – After submitting the MUCR and LRN, you will receive a Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) printed at the departure office.
  – Before arriving at the locations where your goods will leave the UK, you must enter the TAD transit MRN into the GMR.

*source e.tlf 13/07/2022

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