Port models
Information about the 3 models of the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Traders are required to submit a customs declaration in advance of goods boarding at the port of departure.
For imports, HMRC risk assess declarations during the crossing. By the time the goods arrive, the person in control of the goods will know if the goods have been cleared or require inspection.
For exports, different processes are in operation for arrived and standard export locations. An export declaration must have permission to progress (P2P) prior to boarding. During the crossing the export declaration will receive departed status.
The mixed model is used where at some ports, some berths use one model of customs control and other berths use other models.
The integrated model is used where ports operate the temporary storage model with use of Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) to bring goods into the UK, the exact operational requirements will vary by port.
In the integrated model, goods arriving in the area without temporary storage approval are not able to board the EU side without proof that a valid pre-lodged declaration is in place.
You will need to check with the carrier what the requirements are prior to boarding. Read more at movements to temporary storage facilities.