NCTS System Maintenance
BY:
Niamh O'Connor
5 May 2026
SHARE:
HMRC will be carrying out planned maintenance on the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) on Monday, 1st June 2026, from 7 am to 9 am.
NCTS GB and NCTS XI data submitted during the period above will be held and processed once the maintenance activity has concluded and the service is available again.
- NCTS XI – 7 am to 9 am
- NCTS GB – 7 am to 9 am
Please see the NCTS service availability page for the latest updates on system availability.
OneCall™ Email assistance as and when required; A one-call solution for all your import, export and customs enquiries. Export help. Import help. Customs help.
Stay informed about customs and international trade matters by subscribing to our OneCall™ service. This comprehensive offering includes a dedicated email helpline for support, timely practical updates direct to your inbox (Did You Know?), monthly UK Customs & Trade Briefings and access to an interactive members' area with an exclusive community for our subscribers.
International Trade Updates & Spotlight Newsletter
Subscribe to our free information emails covering international trade topics...
MORE INDUSTRY INSIGHTS...
The de minimis duty-free rule for goods valued under €150 has been removed for certain low-value imports into the EU. From 1 July 2026, it has been replaced by a temporary €3 Customs duty per line item, particularly for goods falling within the EU distance sale rules.
Vaping Products Duty will apply to all vaping liquids manufactured in or imported into the UK. The duty will apply regardless of the product’s nicotine content.
After 31 Years in International Trade, Strong & Herd Founder Sandra Strong MBE Announces Retirement and Leadership Succession.
