Importing goods into the UK using transit - GOV.UK
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You should also confirm with your exporter who has responsibility for the transit movement and declaration. The exporter is usually responsible for:
The haulier is responsible for delivering the goods and presenting them to customs.
In most cases, when the transit movement ends you must either:
You can check if you need to declare goods you bring into the UK.
You can check if the Trader Support Service can help you with the movement of your goods.
Check if you can use your premises to end transit movements.
Get access to use the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) online or with software.
Check whether the contents of the vehicle match the description on NCTS and send the ‘unloading’ remarks’ notification on NCTS.
If you’re content with the consignment, take responsibility for the goods and give your haulier a receipt.
Declare your goods to free circulation or another customs procedure.
If there’s a problem ending the transit movement, you can contact the New Computerised Transit System helpdesk.
Border Force may advise you that they need to inspect goods on arrival at your authorised premises, if they’re selected for a customs check.