Place of Delivery

The place where the goods are delivered to or handed over to the recipient of the goods by the haulier. Note: Place of delivery is only required on Entry Summary Declarations for movements of goods, where Type of Movement is ‘RoRo Accompanied’ (the driver travels with their vehicle on a ferry or ship, driving it […]

The place where the goods are accepted for the transportation by the haulier or handed over to the haulier (for example the trader’s premises from where goods are collected before they are loaded onto the means of transport). Note: Place of acceptance is only required on Entry Summary Declarations for movements where Type of Movement

In reference to movements from GB to NI, the active means of transport refers to the means of transport crossing the Irish sea. The term is used in combined transportation or where several means of transport are used. In case of a lorry on a RoRo ferry: The RoRo ferry is the active means of

In reference to the Entry Summary Declaration requirements for movements from GB to NI, the passive means of transport refers to a vehicle (for example, a lorry or a truck and trailer) that is being transported onto an active means of transport (ship/ferry), rather than moving under its own power. The term is used in

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The IMO number is a unique identification reference of 7 digits, prefixed by ‘IMO’ that is given to a vessel as a permanent number for identification purposes. The IMO number is assigned by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to propelled, sea-going merchant ships of 100 gross tons (GT) additional information can be accessed here .

The Seller is the last known entity by whom the goods are sold or agreed to be sold to the buyer. If the goods are to be imported other than in pursuit of a purchase, the details of the owner of the goods within the third country shall be provided. More information can be found

The Buyer is the last known entity to whom the goods are sold or agreed to be sold. If the goods are to be imported other than in pursuance of a purchase, the details of the owner of the goods shall be provided. More information can be found in Buyer Name and Address for Imports

This is a European Union system that verifies license data on declarations in and out of Northern Ireland. This replaces the previous Automatic Licence Verification System (ALVS). Information on CERTEX and it’s requirements can be found on Moving licensed goods into or out of Northern Ireland on GOV.UK and The European Union Customs Single Window

As of 15th December 2024, the United Kingdom is part of a new Free Trade Agreement, known as the CPTPP This Free Trade Agreement means that preferential duties may be claimed on qualifying imports to, and exports from, Northern Ireland from other CPTPP aligned countries. Please refer to GOV.UK for more details on this agreement.