B1
Declaration for Export or Re-Export Standard Declaration
This is the most common export type, and is used for general goods in free circulation moving out of the UK permanently.
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Completing a B1 Export Declaration
Declaration Type
This field is used to indicate the type of declaration an whether the goods have arrived or not.
The most common declaration types:
- EXA - Standard Customs Declaration, goods arrived
- EXD - Standard Customs Declaration, goods not arrived
Traders Reference
This is an optional field, and can be used to record a commercial reference number for your own purporses.
LRN
A reference number that is unique to you. If you leave this blank, we will automatically create a unique reference number for you.
Specific Circumstance Indicator
DUCR
Declaration Unique Consignment Reference. This must be globally unique, and should follow the format 4GB000000000000-12345, where 4 indicates 2024, 000...000 is the EORI of the declarant, and 12345 is a commercial reference unique for the consignment.
Exporter
Enter the name, address and EORI of the exporter of the goods.
Consignee
The name and address of the party that the goods are consigned to (i.e. the importer). Only GB or XI EORI numbers can be entered, so if the Consignee has a non-UK EORI number, do not enter one.
Declarant
The name, address and EORI number of the party completing the declaration (this is normally you).
Representative
Optional. The name, address and EORI number of the party responsible for customs formalities, if different from the Declarant.
Representative Status Code
Direct Representation
The representative acts in the name and on behalf of the exporter, but liability remains with the exporter.
Indirect Representation
The representative acts in their own name, but on behalf of the exporter. Liability is shared between the exporter and the representative.
Total Packages
The total number of packages across all goods items. For loose bulk goods, enter 1.
Total Gross Mass
This is calculated automatically from the sum of the gross masses of the goods items.
Total Net Mass
This is calculated automatically from the sum of the net masses of the goods items.
Transport Method of Payment
Provide the method of payment, where available.
Border Transport Mode
Select the mode of transport used at the external border.
Inland Transport Mode
The type of vehicle used to move the goods inland from the border. Cannot be RoRo.
Identity of Transport at Departure
Enter the identifier of the means of transport on which the goods are loaded when presented at the customs office of export, e.g:
| Means of transport | Method of identification |
|---|---|
| Sea and inland waterway transport | Name of vessel or IMO Ship Identification Number |
| Air transport | Number and date of flight (where there is no flight number, enter the aircraft's registration number) |
| Road transport | Vehicle registration number |
| Rail transport | Wagon number |
Type of Transport at Departure
Select the appropriate category for the departure transport vehicle type.
Border Transport Id
Enter the identity of the means of transport.
Border Transport Id Type
Enter the type of identity of the means of transport.
Border Nationality
Enter the nationality of the border transport.
Destination Country
Enter the country where the goods where dispatched for transport to.
Dispatch Country
GB or XI.
GVMS
Select the checkbox if the goods are departing through a GVMS port. Also enter a description for the haulier at the GVMS port. This can be their EORI, company name, or HAULIER if unknown.
Selecting this option adds RRS01 to 2/2 Additional Information.
Containerised?
Select the checkbox if the goods are loaded into one or more containers, and then add each container number using + Add container
Total Invoice
Enter the total amount, including the currency, on the commercial invoice for the goods.
Exchange Rate
Optional. Enter the fixed rate of exchange agreed between the parties.
Nature of Transaction
Enter the code for the type of transaction.
Goods Location
Enter the location of the goods where they will be at the time of declaration, e.g. the port of departure.
Previous Documents
Add any required document references, such as commercial invoice numbers, that apply to all goods items.
For convenience, you can quickly add values for the AWB, MCR/MUCR, BoL and HAWB in the boxes provided.
Authorisations
Add any appropriate authorisations.
NB if transporting goods via RoRo, enter Type Code EXRR and the EORI of the RoRo operator.
Items
Enter the goods items, as listed on the commercial invoice.
Commodity Code
Enter the 10-digit commodity code which best describes the goods item, according to the HMRC Trade Tariff.
Taric Additional Code
Depending on the Commodity Code selected, it may be necessary to further classify the nature of the goods. Select the appropriate code.
National Additional Code
Depending on the Commodity Code selected, it may be necessary to further classify the nature of the goods. Select the appropriate code.
Goods Description
Enter a plain-language description of the goods. It must be specific enough to allow the unambiguous identification of the goods.
Avoid general terms such as "parts", "cargo", "items".
Reference Number
Optional. This provides a place for the declarant to enter a commercial reference for their own purposes.
Procedure
Enter the 4-digit procedure code, consisting of the Requested Procedure code and the Previous Procedure code. e.g. 1040 indicates the goods are being permanently exported.
Additional Procedures
Enter any appropriate 3-digit additional procedure codes that are relevant. If no additional procedures apply, enter 000.
Country of Origin
Enter the 2-digit country code where the goods originated.
Country of Destination
Enter the 2-digit country code where the goods will arrive.
Gross Mass
Enter the gross mass, in Kg, of this goods item. That is, the mass of the goods plus packaging.
Net Mass
Enter the net mass, in Kg, of this goods item. That is, the mass of the goods without packaging.
Supplementary Units
Depending on the commodity code, enter the supplementary units in this box. Whether supplementary units are required, and the unit, can be found in the Trade Tariff.
Stat Value
Enter the value of the goods in GBP, irrespective of the currency used on the commercial invoice.
Quota
Optional. If claiming a quota, enter the quota reference number here.
Previous Documents
Add any required document references, such as commercial invoice numbers, that apply only to this goods item.
Documents, certificates, authorisations and additional references
Add any documents, certificates, authorisations or exemptions here, as required.
Marks and Packages
Add information on the method and quantity of packaging.