How to use inland border facilities

You can use this service to tell HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in advance that you’re attending an inland border facility (IBF) because the goods you’re moving:

• are going to an office of departure or office of destination (starting or ending a transit movement)
• are covered by an ATA Carnet
• need a CITES permit

This will help you get processed on-site as quickly as possible.

Before you start

You’ll need to know your:

• arrival date and time
• reason for attending
• Local Reference Number (for outbound transit movements)
• Movement Reference Number (for inbound transit movements)
• the reference number you’ll discharge your movements against

If you're a haulier or freight forwarder, you’ll also need to know the driver’s:

• mobile phone number
• vehicle registration (front number plate) of the heavy goods vehicle (HGV)

To end the movements of goods in transit you’ll need either:

• an EORI number
• a CHIEF entry number
• a Customs Declaration Service (CDS) movement reference

How to tell HMRC

Before you can tell HMRC you’re attending an IBF, you’ll need to create an account. You can create an account the first time you use the service.

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Alternatively, you can download the free HMRC app from the:

• App Store for iOS
• Google Play Store for Android

If you do not have a signal

If you cannot tell HMRC that you’re going to attend an IBF before you arrive, you must report to the front office.

More information about inland border facilities

You can also find out about:

• attending an IBF
• the availability at IBF