UK Import Controls and GVMS – A part of the UK Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) coming into affect in 2024 is the requirement for all UK imports to have a Goods Movement reference (GMR).
A GMR can be obtained from the Good Vehicle Movement System (GVMS).
The declarant, haulier or another party in the supply chain must be responsible for the creation of the GMR. Failure to do so will result in the truck being refused access to the ferry.
With Custran you can create your UK import and export declarations and GMRs all on the one platform. There is no extra charge for generating GMRs on Custran.
Once you have completed these 3 steps contact Custran at:
Tel: 353 21 701 1271
info@custran.com and we will help you get started
In order to create a GMR the person responsible must have:
1. A live Government Gateway account. Set one up here.
2. A GB EORI number – See here
3. Register for GVMS with HMRC – Visit Here
Please note the below when making a GVMS submission
1. Get a GMR for all shipments including empties.
2. Do not use the trailer references when entering your Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) into the GMR for an accompanied movement, as this means the carrier will be unable to validate your GMR. The VRN must match the vehicle presenting the GMR.
3. Do not add EU export Movement Reference Numbers (MRN) numbers into the GMR.
4. Ensure that you are entering the correct type of declaration reference. For exports via CHIEF or CDS this is the DUCR, for imports via CDS this is the MRN. For more information on what references to include in a GMR click this link Get a goods movement reference on GOV.UK.
5. Declarants – Use the dual location code for all exports declarations from GB to EU – when moving through the border locations of Dover and Eurotunnel.
6. Declarants – Ensure that RRS01 is included on your import or export declaration if your goods are being moved via a GVMS border location, otherwise the GMR will be invalid and your shipment will be delayed.
Custran offers a full GVMS service as part of our UK software package. For more details on GVMS contact us here.
UK Import Controls and GVMS
