Declarations should not be submitted during the outage period.



HMRC also advise that the creation, updating, or embarking a goods movement reference (GMR) during this time might be affected.

Users are advised that only pre-lodged goods declarations attached to a GMR will be permitted to move via the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).

CDS downtime affecting GVMS movements will require attention to the following:

• Users are recommended to check the declaration status and arrived the goods where needed.
• Import movements status using the GVMS may need to be checked at the link below: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manually-arrive-your-goods-in-the-uk. 
• GVMS Guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues
• If moving consignments containing controlled goods with pre-lodged declarations, users are recommended to read the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-goods-imported-into-great-britain-from-the-eu-that-are-controlled and attend port inspection facilities or inland border facilities for goods to be inspected and released.
• ·Exports should have Permission to Progress (P2P) before travelling.