HMRC has advised that there will be a planned CDS downtime on Saturday 13th December 2025, 21:30 BST to Sunday 14th December 2025 6:00 BST (lasting 8.5hrs).

Declarations submitted during this time will be processed when the service becomes available.

Creating, updating, or embarking a goods movement reference (GMR) during this time might be affected.

Only goods with pre-lodged declarations attached to a GMR will be allowed to move using Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS).

For guidance on GVMS, please view the dedicated government webpage.

For import movements using GVMS, you should check the declaration status and arrive where needed. For more information, visit the attached website.

If moving consignments containing controlled goods with pre-lodged declarations, read the guidance on the dedicated webpage 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.

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