Customs Clearance & Documentation — UK & EU
Customs services only — transport and removals are not included.
Since the UK left the EU, moving personal belongings or commercial goods between Great Britain and Europe needs customs paperwork in both directions. Dimond Movers helps you understand which declarations apply to your shipment and get the documentation in order. Need a move as well? See our international removals.
What we can help with
- UK imports — including ToR1 Transfer of Residence relief applications for eligible people moving to the UK.
- UK exports — export declarations and supporting documents for goods leaving Great Britain.
- EU import and export formalities — destination-country paperwork for goods entering or leaving the EU.
- T1 transit — moving goods under customs control with duties suspended until clearance.
- ENS — Entry Summary Declarations with safety and security data.
- GMR — Goods Movement References from the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
- EORI — explaining when an EORI number is needed and how to obtain one.
- Other customs paperwork — inventories, declarations and supporting statements.
Customs guides by topic
- UK Import Customs Clearance
UK import declarations for goods arriving in Great Britain from the EU.
- UK Export Customs Documentation
UK export declarations from Great Britain to the EU.
- EU Import & Export Customs Formalities
EU import and export formalities for goods moving between the UK and EU member states.
- T1 Transit Documentation (Common Transit)
T1 transit under the Common Transit Convention.
- ENS and GMR for UK–EU Road Movements
the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) and the Goods Movement Reference (GMR) from GVMS for UK–EU road movements. No transport included..
- Transfer of Residence Relief (ToR1)
help preparing a ToR1 Transfer of Residence relief application for moving personal belongings to the UK.
- Customs Documentation for Commercial Goods
help for businesses moving commercial goods between the UK and EU.
How it works
- Send your enquiry with the origin, destination and a description of the goods.
- We review it personally and reply to confirm which documents are likely to be needed.
- We agree the next steps with you before any work starts. Final requirements are always set by HMRC and the relevant EU customs authority.
Customs enquiry form
Frequently asked questions
- Does this service include transport or removals?
- No. This page is for customs clearance and documentation enquiries only. If you also need a move, use our separate removals enquiry.
- What is an EORI number and do I need one?
- An EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number identifies a person or business in customs declarations. Businesses moving goods between Great Britain and the EU generally need one; private individuals moving personal belongings may not, depending on the procedure used.
- What is ToR1?
- ToR1 is the HMRC application for Transfer of Residence relief, which can allow eligible people moving their normal residence to the UK to import personal belongings without paying import duty and VAT. Eligibility conditions set by HMRC apply.
- What is a T1 transit document?
- T1 is a transit declaration under the Common/Union Transit procedure. It lets goods travel under customs control, with duties suspended, until they reach the office where they are cleared.
- What are ENS and GMR?
- An ENS (Entry Summary Declaration) gives customs safety and security data before goods arrive. A GMR (Goods Movement Reference) is generated in the UK Goods Vehicle Movement Service and links the declarations for a vehicle crossing certain GB borders.
- How does an enquiry work?
- You send the details through the form. Dimond Movers reviews every enquiry personally and replies to explain what paperwork is likely needed and how we can help. Your details are not shared with anyone without your agreement.
Requirements are set by HMRC and EU customs authorities and can change. General guidance, not legal advice. Last reviewed: .