A DUCR (also known as a UCR) is a reference allocated to a consignment of goods and recorded on the relevant customs declaration(s). The Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) is a reference number for customs use and may be required to be reported to customs at any point during a customs procedure. The UCR should be:
- Applied to all international goods movements for which customs control is required
- Used only as an access key for audit, consignment tracking and information, reconciliation purposes
- Unique at both national and international level
- Applied at consignment level
- Issued as early as possible in the international transaction
A UCR binds information together all about a trade transaction, from initial order and consignment of goods by a supplier, to the movement of those goods and arrival at the border, through to their final delivery to the importer.
For further information, please refer to the Data Guide.