In order to move goods through GVMS ports, the person or business responsible for moving the goods must first register for the GVMS with HMRC. This will require a Government Gateway User ID and a GB EORI number. HMRC has published a GVMS end-to-end guide to assist traders with using APIs to connect to the platform.
Who needs GVMS?
You need to register for GVMS if you’re a UK or non-UK based haulier. This includes if you’re: an independent driver transporting goods and doing your own customs paperwork. a company that sub-contracts to pick up goods on behalf of another business.
Which ports will use GVMS?
The border locations using Goods Vehicle Movement Service to support Offices of Transit are:
- Aberdeen (SeaCargo only)
- Belfast (Stena Line only)
- Dover (Irish Ferries, P&O and DFDS)
- Eurotunnel.
- Fishguard (Stena Line only)
- Felixstowe (DFDS only)
- Harwich (Stena Line only)
- Heysham (Stena Line, Seatrucks)
How do I access GVMS?
Your business must register online for the Get a Goods Movement Reference service before it can use the GVMS API. The registration must use the Government Gateway user ID used in the prerequisites listed. When you register, the service will check if your Government Gateway user ID has a linked GB EORI.
Is a GMR required?
You’ll need to get a goods movement reference if you’re moving an empty trailer or any other commercial goods that can be declared orally or by conduct for either: goods moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. goods moved from the EU (not including Ireland) to Great Britain. goods moved from Great Britain to the
Do I need a GMR for an empty vehicle?
Goods Movement Records and References
Carriers will require hauliers to give them the reference generated by a GMR (the Goods Movement Reference or gmrId ) when they arrive to use the crossings on these routes. This applies even for empty vehicles making a crossing.
What does GVMS stand for in customs?
The Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) is a UK Government IT platform for moving goods into or out of Northern Ireland and Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
What is the purpose of GVMS?
What is GVMS? GVMS links the Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs) for all pre-lodged declarations in a shipment to a single Goods Movement Record (GMR) that specifies the truck/trailer license plate. Each GMR contains details for a single crossing by one vehicle and can be used only once.
How long is a GMR valid for?
for 28 days
GMRs are kept for 28 days from the last update and can be updated using the Update Goods Movement Record endpoint as many times as needed before being used at check-in, which will finalise the GMR. The whole GMR record is sent with every update and replaces the last version received.
Which UK ports are inventory linked?
Inventory-linked ports in the UK are affiliated with one of five CSPs: CNS (system name Compass) deals with maritime container and RoRo traffic for ports such as Portsmouth and Tilbury, as well as express air couriers at airports including London Heathrow and Gatwick.
Who can create a GMR?
To generate a GMR, you need to be registered for the service and have the associated declaration references for the goods movement. The GMR is created on the goods vehicle movement service web portal, and you will need your government gateway user ID, password, and EORI number to complete the registration.
How do I know if my GMR is valid?
Check if the goods are ready for movement
When you are presented with a goods movement reference, you will need to: capture and validate the GMR. capture the vehicle registration number if the movement is accompanied. capture the trailer number or container reference number if the movement is unaccompanied.
Who is responsible for GMR?
The party responsible for completing a GMR (usually a haulier but can be a 3rd party acting for a haulier such as an agent) must enter references/declarations to cover all the goods/consignments contained in either the vehicle, trailer, or container.
Do I need a T1 for France?
A T1 document is not needed for UK exports to France, Belgium, Holland or Ireland as long as the trailer ships directly into the country of delivery. This is because these countries are countries of EU entry. For example, if a vehicle loaded with goods for France ships directly into France, a T1 is not needed.
What do I have to declare at French customs?
If you are carrying more than 10,000 euros in cash, you must declare this to the Customs Authorities when entering or leaving France. This also includes money orders and travellers cheques.
Cash
- Narcotics and drugs (certain medicines can only be brought into France accompanied by a prescription)
- Counterfeit goods.
Do I need T1 document?
A T1 transit document is required when: Goods enter the EU and it is unsure whether they will remain within the territory of the European Union. Goods enter the EU for storage under customs control. Outbound consignments are sent from your customs entrepôt.
Do I need a GMR from UK to France?
Exports from the UK to France must receive export clearance in the UK with a GMR and must be pre-declared for importation into France with MRN (Movement Reference Number) barcodes, issued by French customs. Barcodes can be in physical paper form or digital form (via a smart device).
Does GVMS work?
Full service available. Sign in to Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Do you need a UK sticker to drive in Europe?
From 28 September 2021, you’ll need a UK sticker instead of a GB sticker on your vehicle to drive abroad. You do not need to carry a green card to drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, or Switzerland.
Who developed GVMS?
On 31/12/20 at 23.00 (Midnight Central European Time) the UK Government introduced a new IT platform called the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) to support the Pre-Lodgement model for both imports and exports and to facilitate Transit movements.
What are the types of custom clearance?
Types of Custom Clearance Services
- International Clearance Services.
- Export Clearance Services.
- Import Clearance Services.