Sender, receiver, goods description, weight — signed by all parties
Section 2 — T1 customs documents
T1 MRN — number from the transit declaration
Movement Reference Number — obtained from Easy Clearance customs agency before departure
T1 document / TAD (Transit Accompanying Document)
Printed or available in the NCTS system — driver presents on request from customs officer
Customs guarantee — confirmation of security
Confirmation from the customs agency that the guarantee is active and covers the consignment
Office of departure and destination reference numbers
Entered on the CMR — office of departure (PL) and office of discharge of the T1 (UK)
Goods description matching the T1
Any discrepancy between the T1 and CMR = risk of detention. Check before loading.
Section 3 — Before departure
Customs agency contact 24/7
Easy Clearance: +44 7404 091503 — saved in the driver's phone
Route — chosen border crossing point
Dover / Folkestone (Eurotunnel) / Harwich — each requires a different GMR and GVMS procedure
Clearance timing — journey planning
T1 clearance operates 24h. Avoid Friday evening and weekends — port queues.
T1 discharge at the office of destination
After delivery — the consignee or agent must discharge the T1 in the NCTS system. Failure to do so: financial penalty.
⚠ IMPORTANT — T1 must be discharged at the office of destination!
The driver is responsible for the goods from the moment the T1 is released until it is discharged. Failure to discharge = customs duty and VAT charged against the guarantee. Call immediately if any problems arise: +44 7404 091503
📌 Easy Clearance T1 rates (indicative 2026): from £200 to £500 Exact quote provided once documents are submitted. Ranges are indicative — per Article 66 of the Customs Code.