Need Customs Clearance in Dover?
Customs clearance Dover services from RGC Exports Ltd can help importers, exporters, hauliers and freight forwarders move goods between the UK and Europe efficiently and correctly.
If you are importing or exporting goods through Dover, having the correct customs documentation in place before the vehicle arrives at the port can prevent delays, additional costs and unnecessary problems at the border.
RGC Exports Ltd provides customs clearance services for businesses, freight forwarders, hauliers and private individuals moving goods between the UK and Europe.
What Customs Documents Might You Need?
The exact customs paperwork required will depend on the direction of travel, the type of goods being moved and the customs procedure being used.
Depending on the movement, you may need:
- Import customs clearance
- Export customs clearance
- Goods Movement Reference (GMR)
- ENS / Safety and Security declaration
- T1 or T2 transit document
- French customs clearance
- Calais Smart Border documentation
- ELO documentation
- IPAFFS notification for certain controlled goods
- Supporting commercial invoices and packing lists
Every shipment is different, which is why it is important to identify the correct customs procedure before the vehicle travels.
Moving Goods Through Dover and Calais
The Dover-Calais route remains one of the most important freight routes between the UK and mainland Europe.
For accompanied and unaccompanied freight, customs documentation should ideally be prepared and checked before the vehicle reaches the port.
Incorrect MRNs, missing declarations or an incorrectly completed GMR can lead to delays, additional checks or problems when the driver attempts to check in.
For regular freight movements, having a customs agent who understands both the UK and French sides of the journey can make the process much easier.
What Is a GMR?
A Goods Movement Reference, commonly known as a GMR, is required for many vehicle movements through ports operating the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
The GMR links together the customs declaration references associated with the vehicle or trailer.
Depending on the journey, this may include import declaration MRNs, export declaration MRNs and transit references.
It is important that the correct references are entered before the driver arrives at the port.
RGC Exports can assist with GMR creation for both regular movements and one-off shipments.
You can also read the official GOV.UK guidance on the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).
T1 and T2 Transit Documents
Transit documents may be required when goods are travelling under customs control to another customs office or destination.
A T1 is commonly used for certain non-Union goods moving under customs transit, while a T2 may be used in other specific circumstances involving Union status goods.
Transit movements must be correctly opened, presented and discharged.
If a transit document is not correctly closed at destination, customs authorities may request evidence showing what happened to the goods.
RGC Exports can assist with T1 and T2 transit documentation and advise on the information required for the journey.
French Customs Clearance and Calais Smart Border
For goods travelling between Dover and Calais, the French side of the movement is just as important as the UK declaration.
Depending on the type of shipment, you may also require French import or export clearance, Smart Border procedures, ELO documentation or other customs references.
RGC Exports can assist with French customs clearance and Calais Smart Border movements, helping customers prepare the correct paperwork before departure.
What Information Does RGC Need?
To prepare a customs declaration, we will normally require information such as:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Exporter and importer details
- EORI numbers
- Commodity or tariff codes
- Number and type of packages
- Gross and net weight
- Value of the goods
- Country of origin
- Vehicle and trailer details
- Port or route information
Providing accurate information at the start helps reduce the chance of delays or amendments later.
RGC Exports Can Help
RGC Exports Ltd can assist with:
- Import customs clearance
- Export customs clearance
- GMR creation
- ENS declarations
- T1 and T2 transit documents
- French customs clearance
- Calais Smart Border movements
- ELO documentation
- Customs advice
Whether you have one shipment or regular movements between the UK and EU, we can help make the customs process straightforward.
If you require customs clearance Dover support, speak to RGC Exports Ltd before the vehicle travels so we can check what documentation is required.
For reliable customs clearance Dover support, contact RGC Exports Ltd before your vehicle travels.
Need Customs Clearance Through Dover or Calais?
Contact RGC Exports Ltd today and send us your commercial invoice, packing list and transport details.
We can review the movement and advise on the customs declarations and supporting documentation required before the vehicle travels.
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