Your Haulier will be able to discuss what fees they charge you for this service. 

Using this service helps them keep their cost down to you – if you arrange your customs clearance yourself, your Haulier will still need to re-enter all your details to obtain Safety and Security Declarations and then arrange to clear port community systems.



You will need a Carnet. Check out our How To Use an ATA Carnet guide.



This is an NCTS T1 transit movement – watch this space! You will need a comprehensive guarantee in place.



A Safety & Security Declaration (SSD) is used by border authorities to analyse the potential risk caused to their territory by goods crossing their border. It is not about the duties and taxes.

There are two types of declaration – ENS (entry summary declaration) and EXS (exit summary declaration).

You need an SSD from GB-EU & GB-NI. (S&S GB SSDs will be required from EU-GB from the end of 2023).



A United Nations (UN) number is a four-digit number which is used to identify a specific hazardous material or article. These article require a licence of shipment.

UN Numbers range from 0004 - 3548 and are the same world wide. To find your good's UN number, check out the full list here.

There is no UN number issued for non-hazardous goods.

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