Guidance

Submitting an electronic administrative document for excise goods

Find out how to complete and submit an electronic administrative document (eAD) using the Excise Movement Control System.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 15 November 2017
• Last updated: 25 January 2021 — See all updates

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Submit an electronic administrative document using the Excise Movement Control System

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If you’re a consignor and you send duty suspended excise goods using the Excise Movement Control System (EMCS), you’ll need to complete and submit a message known as an electronic administrative document (eAD) through EMCS before the movement takes place.

Published 15 November 2017
Last updated 25 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 25 January 2021

   The guidance has changed because the Brexit transition period has ended.

2. 13 February 2020

   A new section 17.1.1 has been added with information about the 'Shipping Mark' field. Also information in section 18 'Document certificate' updated.

3. 11 May 2018

   Reference 16b, column E has been updated as the electronic administrative document must be completed by the declarant.

4. 15 November 2017

   First published.