4.1 Freighted goods via NON-INVENTORY linked ports (Dover / IBFs)
If the goods are freighted and are bound for a “non-inventory linked” port or airport they may need to be included on a Summary Declaration (C1600) form Freighted goods will require GVM reference in both directions.
Personal Cars and Vans returning via Calais Euroshuttle Port will require GVM on return as Carnets at Calais Euroshuttle are stamped at the Freight Terminal.
Use code: CPC 10 00 041 for exports and CPC 00 080 20 for re-imports.
4.2 Freighted goods via INVENTORY linked ports / airports
If the goods are transported as unaccompanied gooods (i.e. cargo) or contain licensable items, the shipment will require a Customs Entry (C88 if licensable goods). Carrier manifests the goods using L6/L7/L8 if CNS, or blank ETC code if using Destin8. Carrier applies UCR to the inventory.
If the goods are accompanied and there are no licensable goods, Customs Entry is not required. The carrier will manifest the goods using T2 if using CNS, or 03 if using Destin8.
Use code: CPC 10 00 041 for exports and CPC 00 080 20 for re-imports.
4.3 GVMS / GMR requirements for goods driven via roro ports
Hauliers / forwarders moving goods through a port in the UK that uses the Goods Vehicle Movement Service will need to obtain a GVM number to get the goods through customs in both directions https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service GVM has become mandatory for all UK ports from 01 January 2022.
Personal Cars and Vans driven by owner or company employee only require GMR when returning to UK via Calais Euroshuttle / Eurotunnel (as Carnets are stamped at the Freigh Terminal when leaving France (GMR is essential to get access to freight terminal).
Note – Your issuing Chamber should be able to advise if they can help you with obtaining a GMR Reference for your shipment. contact customsdeclarations@londonchamber.co.uk for further information.
4.4 PBN (pre-boarding notification number) for Republic of Ireland
Hauliers shipping the goods to Ireland will need to apply for PBN online
Carnet Holders driving to Ireland in a company vehicle will have to obtain a Pre-boarding notification number (PBN) inbound and outbound by emailing CustomsPBN@revenue.ie with the following details: scan of the ATA Carnet Front Cover and General list and details of sailing (Date, time, ferry, port of exit and entry). You will get the PBN no by email.
4.5 Chamber Customs Declaration Service
Your local Chamber of Commerce are part of Chamber Customs (the only customs agent with direct links to all air, sea and land port terminals in the UK) and can help you with lodging customs entries / declarations to support your permanent exports or imports into UK or with special procedures. Please click here for further information.