Safety and security declarations

Changes to safety and security declarations announced.

The Government has announced a raft of customs easements to support industry and improve flow at UK borders. Traders, hauliers and carriers are set to benefit from four Safety and Security (S&S) facilitations. That will come into force from 1st July 2022.

The facilitations are as follows:

• Making S&S Movement Reference Numbers (MRNs) optional in the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS). Both imports and exports.
• Removal of S&S requirements on outbound inter-port transhipments. When moved under transit and a single transport contract.
• Removal of S&S requirements on Merchandise in Baggage. Both imports and exports
• As part of the package of easements. Empty units exported under a transport contract will no longer be required to complete Safety & Security declarations.

Removing the need for Safety and Security declarations. Also known as Exit Summary or EXS declarations. Will reduce the burden on hauliers and carriers. Allowing empty containers, pallets and vehicles to move more quickly and efficiently.

Carriers can complete inputs into the GVMS without entering any Safety and Security declaration reference numbers.

Source: BIFA
Published: 22nd June 2022