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Practical guides on T1 transit, NCTS, GVMS and UK customs regulations

Transit & Customs Guides1 May 2026

What is a T1 Transit Document? UK & EU Guide

T1 transit documents let non-Union goods move across the UK, EU and other Common Transit Convention countries without paying duty at every border. Here is what you need to know.

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Transit & Customs Guides22 April 2026

T1 vs T2 vs T2L: Which Transit Document Do You Need?

T1, T2 and T2L are three different transit documents under the Common Transit Convention. Choosing the wrong one delays your truck. Here is how to tell them apart.

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UK Customs Regulations10 April 2026

NCTS Phase 5 Explained: What Changed and Why It Matters

NCTS Phase 5 is the latest version of the EU and UK transit system. It introduces more data, stricter validation and new procedures. Here is what every trader needs to know.

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UK Customs Regulations25 March 2026

GVMS and GMR: A Complete Guide for UK RoRo Traders

If your truck crosses the UK border at Dover, Eurotunnel, Holyhead or any other RoRo port, you need a valid GMR. Here is what GVMS is, how a GMR works and how to avoid being turned away at check-in.

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Transit & Customs Guides12 March 2026

The Transit Guarantee Explained: Why It Matters for Every T1

Every T1 movement is backed by a financial guarantee. What is it, who pays for it, and why most traders use a broker's comprehensive guarantee instead of their own.

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UK Customs Regulations28 February 2026

How to Get a UK EORI Number — Step by Step

Without a valid EORI number, HMRC will not process your transit, import or export declaration. Here is how to apply, what to provide and when you also need an XI EORI.

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