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CUSTOMS WORKFLOW · GMR / GVMS · OPERATOR HANDOFF

Build the GMR around the crossing—not after it.

A GMR brings the movement’s declaration references into one carrier-facing record. This checklist keeps route, reference, vehicle and inspection decisions in the order the movement needs them.

DIRECT ANSWER · GMR / GVMS

For a GVMS route, create one GMR for the crossing, include every required declaration reference, reach OPEN state before check-in and follow the inspection instruction after arrival.

FIVE-CHECK HANDOFF

Move the job in order.

Each checkpoint produces evidence for the next person or system. A failed checkpoint stays visible.

  1. 01
    Confirm the route

    Check the port and direction use GVMS before the movement is built.

  2. 02
    Collect every reference

    Reconcile import, export, transit and safety-and-security references for all goods carried.

  3. 03
    Create and repair the GMR

    Resolve rule failures until the GMR is OPEN; NOT_FINALISABLE is not ready for check-in.

  4. 04
    Match the physical movement

    Vehicle registration, trailer or container identifiers must match what reaches the carrier.

  5. 05
    Present and follow the outcome

    Give the GMR to the carrier and check whether the goods must report for inspection.

HAVE READY

Inputs

  • Port and route
  • Direction of travel
  • Vehicle/trailer/container
  • All declaration and transit references
  • Carrier booking
STOP AND RESOLVE

Do not hand off green

  • GMR is NOT_FINALISABLE
  • A declaration reference is missing
  • Physical identifiers changed
  • GVMS reports an incident or downtime
RELATED DESK JOB

Carry the handoff into the pack.

The diagram is ungated. Use the related browser workpaper to turn the movement into a reviewable action list.

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OPERATOR LIBRARY

Six connected customs workflows.

Move between border, VAT, product-control, safety-and-security, payment and transit handoffs without losing the source trail.

GMR / GVMSGMR and GVMS checklist for a border-ready movementCURRENT CHECKLISTPVAPostponed VAT Accounting declaration checklistOPEN CHECKLIST →IPAFFSIPAFFS import notification and document handoff checklistOPEN CHECKLIST →ENS / ICS2ENS and ICS2 entry summary declaration checklistOPEN CHECKLIST →DDADuty Deferment Account declaration and headroom checklistOPEN CHECKLIST →T1 / NCTST1 and NCTS transit movement checklistOPEN CHECKLIST →
PRIMARY SOURCE REGISTER

Keep the official page open.

Facts above are traced to the source edition checked on 17 July 2026. Operational prompts organise the job; they do not replace the current official instruction.

  1. Create a goods movement referenceHM Revenue & Customs · GOV.UK · CHECKED 17 JULY 2026
  2. Goods Vehicle Movement ServiceHM Revenue & Customs · GOV.UK · CHECKED 17 JULY 2026
  3. GVMS check-in service guideHM Revenue & Customs · Developer Hub · CHECKED 17 JULY 2026

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Map the source documents, current handling time, customs system and failure points. Leave with the best first workflow and an ROI range.

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SOURCE-LED AUTHORITY ASSET · REVIEWED 2026-07-17 · SOURCES AND CORRECTIONS · pack@getdeclarix.com