CDS Planned Downtime on 14th June
HMRC has advised that there will be a planned CDS (Customs Declaration Service) downtime on Saturday 14th June 2025 from 21:30 pm to 06:00 am on Sunday 15th June 2025.
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, read https://www.gov.uk/guidance/goods-vehicle-movement-service-service-availability-and-issues
For import movements using GVMS, you should check the declaration status and arrive where needed https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manually-arrive-your-goods-in-the-uk
If moving consignments containing controlled goods with pre-lodged declarations, 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.








