GVMS Service Issues and Planned Downtime - Update 01.04.2022

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Niamh O'Connor
1 April 2022

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HMRC have advised system issues with GVMS 01/04/2022

We are aware there are some system issues and our technical team are working to resolve them as quickly as possible.


Our service availability page for GVMS has advice for hauliers to follow: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues/register-for-the-goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues

That if they do not have a goods movement reference, they can now proceed with alternative documentation, for example one of the following:

  • transit accompanying document (TAD)
  • movement reference number
  • entry reference number
  • declaration unique consignment reference (DUCR)

Postal Operators moving goods between Great Britain and the EU will not be able to provide movement reference numbers so alternative documentation can be accepted. Any confirmation that the consignments qualify for the waiver that applies to parcels moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland can also be accepted.

 

Businesses can access support with any system-related problems via our CIT helpline: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-international-trade-and-excise-enquiries


Planned Downtime
Saturday 9 April 2022 9:30pm to 7:30am Sunday 10 April 2022

 


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