EU > GB (Via Calais)

Note - This isn’t the full Customs Process, just that which the Haulier needs to be aware of.

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BEFORE ARRIVAL

• For EU Export (for FR/EU Authorities) You will need one of the following to cross the border/check-in*
  • Import Pre-Declaration Barcodes 
  • French Logistique Enveloppe - Any Vehicles Travelling in and out of France have the option of creating a “Logistiques Envoloppe”. This is essentially the same methodology as the GVMS, but for France. Hauliers can present either MRN(s) OR a Logistiques Envoloppe Barcode at the port.  The benefit of using the Logistiques Envoloppe lies when there are Multiple MRN(s) which you can consolidate under 1 Barcode (the alternative being the Driver to present Multiple MRN(s) when arriving at the port. Again, it is the Transporters Responsibility to present MRN(s) or a Logistiques Envoloppe and check Status before arrival.  Motis Free Flow can assist with generating Logistiques Envoloppe.
  • TIR/ATA Carnet (if goods travelling under temporary admission)
  • Transit Document (TAD) with MRN Barcodes (as required)

* The Party arranging customs Clearance will be able to provide you with the applicable information above.

• For UK Import (for UK Authorities)
  • From 1/1/21 One single GMR is not Mandatory - This is required on controlled goods and Transit from 01/01/21. Visit Healthcerts for more information.
  • From 1/7/21 One Single GMR is Mandatory
• You can register for GVMS here.

* The Party arranging customs Clearance will be able to provide you with the applicable information above

can assist in this if required.

• From July 2021 an ENS Safety & Security declaration will be required, this is ultimately the transporters responsibility to complete prior to departing FR Port (Motis is developing a system that will also integrate this into our booking system).

can assist in this if required.

UPON ARRIVAL AT DOVER

• Unless instructed otherwise, hauliers may continue to final destination. Certain controlled goods may require further inspections or a journey to a border control point from July 2021.