Guidance

The New Computerised Transit System: supporting guidance

Find out how to access and use the online New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) when exporting and importing goods in the UK, EU and beyond.

From:

HM Revenue & Customs

Published:

17 March 2014

Last updated:

29 July 2024

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29 July 2024
Information about the default value has been removed from the 'Guarantee reference amounts' section of the 'NCTS guarantees' guide.
28 June 2024
Use of the Transit Accompanying Document is now optional. Information about printing a Transit Accompanying Document and list of items to accompany it have been updated. You can now present a Master Reference Number digitally. Contact details for the New Computerised Transit System team have also been updated.
1 April 2021
Information about changes from the 4 May 2021 has been added in the 'Guarantee reference amounts' section of the 'NCTS guarantees' attachment.
8 February 2021
Information about guarantee reference amounts has been added to the NCTS guarantees guide.
23 October 2019
The NCTS guarantees contact number has been updated.
1 March 2018
New telephone number 0300 322 7095 for the NCTS helpdesk added.
17 March 2014
First published.

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You must use the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) for all eligible transit declarations.

These documents give advice and guidance for businesses using the NCTS.

The 2 options for routes into NCTS are explained with specific instructions for setting up access. The use of electronic guarantees is summarised.

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