HMRC have advised that declarations submitted during this time period will be processed when the service becomes available after 6am on 1st June. 

Those involved in the creation, updating, or embarking of a goods movement reference (GMR) during this time may find that their goods are affected by CDS being unavailable. 

Important Note for Pre-Lodged Declarations: 

Goods must have a pre-lodged declaration attached to a GMR to be permitted to move using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) during downtime. 

GVMS service availability can be accessed at the link below: 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues 

Import Movements using GVMS 

Import movements using GVMS may need to be manually arrived.  HMRC advise that the declaration status should be checked in good time and manually arrived where needed. Guidance can be found at the link below: 

 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manually-arrive-your-goods-in-the-uk. 

Importing Consignments Containing Controlled Goods with Pre-Lodged Declarations 

If moving consignments containing controlled goods with pre-lodged declarations where goods may be subject to inspection, guidance for port inspection facilities and inland border facilities can be found at the link below: 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/list-of-goods-imported-into-great-britain-from-the-eu-that-are-controlled 

Exports 

Exporters are reminded to ensure the receipt of the Permission to Progress (P2P) before travelling to a port.