New Computerised Transit System: testing services

Email HMRC if you're a software developer testing the New Computerised Transit System.

Email

Only use these email addresses for NCTS testing.

Give the test declaration number used from the test pack and the Local Reference Number (LRN) or Master Reference Number (MRN) in your email, if you have them.

Send EDIFACT messages for NCTS GB tests: nctstradgb@smtptest.hmce.gov.uk

Send EDIFACT messages for NCTS Italy tests: nctstradfo@smtptest.hmce.gov.uk

Send a manual intervention message: NCTS.tradertestteam@hmrc.gov.uk

If HMRC needs to contact you about anything confidential they’ll reply by phone or post.

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Published 14 May 2025