Plymouth Port: Mandatory Pre-Lodged Export Declarations via Goods Vehicle Movement Service

• The list of ports using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service has been updated to include new entries and remove others.
• Exporters must use the service for certain carriers and locations, as specified by HMRC's port list and GB customs declaration requirements.
• Plymouth, Poole, and Portsmouth now support pre-lodged customs controls for movements out of Great Britain from 29 August 2022.
• The Goods Vehicle Movement Service requires exporters to submit export declarations as 'arrived' or 'pre-lodged' before goods start their journey or arrive at the port, respectively.

Exporters must use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service for certain carriers and locations, as specified by HMRC's port list and GB customs declaration requirements.

The list of ports using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service has been updated to reflect changes in carriers and locations. The updates include additions, removals, and amendments to various sections. Specifically, new entries have been added for Plymouth, Birkenhead, Thamesport, Teesport, Fishguard, Heysham, Holyhead, Pembroke, and Manchester Ship Canal. Conversely, Sheerness port has been removed from all sections. Additionally, the list of locations where the Goods Vehicle Movement Service is mandatory for some carriers has been updated to include CLdN for Teesport. Furthermore, Plymouth, Poole, and Portsmouth now support pre-lodged customs controls for movements out of Great Britain from 29 August 2022.

The Goods Vehicle Movement Service is a critical component of the UK's customs declaration and clearance procedures. For cross-border trade with GB, lawyers advising clients must note the updated list of ports using this service. The service requires exporters to submit export declarations as 'arrived' or 'pre-lodged' before goods start their journey or arrive at the port, respectively. This ensures compliance with HMRC's port list and GB customs declaration requirements. Moreover, the service supports Offices of Transit locations, including UK Offices of Transit, Common Transit UK offices, Destination, and Departure.

The updated list of ports using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service has significant implications for cross-border trade with GB. Lawyers advising clients must ensure compliance with the new requirements to avoid potential delays or penalties. The service's pre-lodged customs controls, introduced in 2022, aim to streamline customs procedures and reduce paperwork. However, exporters must still use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service for certain carriers and locations, as specified by HMRC's port list and GB customs declaration requirements.

Lawyers advising on cross-border trade with GB should note the updated list of ports using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, which may impact their clients' customs declaration and clearance procedures.

Source: Original reporting via GOV.UK