The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) is the pan-European platform that controls the movement of goods under Union and Common Transit — allowing duty and taxes to be suspended while goods travel between customs offices across the EU, EFTA and the wider Common Transit Convention (CTC) area. Following the UK’s move to Phase 6 (NCTS6) on 1 June 2026, every departure and arrival must meet the updated data, security and API requirements that align transit with ICS2.
Customs Declarations UK turns that requirement into a fast, repeatable workflow. Lodge your NCTS6 transit declaration, receive your MRN, and generate the Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) in minutes — whether you’re moving goods GB to the EU, running the Ireland-to-Europe landbridge via the UK, or crossing into any Common Transit country. Live on the HMRC CTC Traders API, with guided wizards, real-time validation and reusable data profiles, so you file clean T1 and T2 declarations at the office of departure and manage every arrival at the office of destination — all from one account.
Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing. No surprises.
Straightforward per-declaration pricing for NCTS6 transit filings — with custom plans when you scale.
No minimum commitments and no monthly fee — pay only for what you file, and scale up or down with seasonal demand.
- NCTS6 departure declaration£15
- Arrival for a departure filed with usIncluded free
- Arrival for a movement created elsewhere£8
File the departure with us and the matching arrival is included free — you complete the whole movement, end to end, for the price of one declaration.
Filing regularly or handling higher volumes? We offer custom subscription plans with added value and volume discounts, tailored to your operation.
Everything NCTS6 demands, in one platform.
From a single T1 to high-volume, multi-lane transit filing, the platform automates the heavy lifting and validates every declaration before it reaches HMRC.
T1, T2 & T2F Declarations
Full support for every common and Union transit type — T1 (external transit for non-Union / duty-suspended goods), T2 and T2F — with the right data requirements applied automatically for each.
Departures & Arrivals
File departure declarations at the office of departure and manage arrivals at the office of destination — including arrival notifications and unloading remarks — end to end from one screen.
TAD Generation
Once your movement is released, generate the Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) carrying your MRN and barcode, ready to travel with the goods.
Use Your Own Guarantee
Enter and manage your own comprehensive guarantee (GRN), guarantee waiver or individual guarantee details directly on the declaration. You stay in full control of your guarantee — we don’t broker or provide guarantees, so there’s nothing sitting between you and your financial cover.
Real-Time Notifications
Instant status updates as they happen — MRN allocation, release for transit, office-of-transit crossings, arrival, control decisions and discharge — so you always know exactly where a movement stands.
Authorised Consignor & Consignee
Workflows for Authorised Consignor and Authorised Consignee operations, so approved traders can start and end transit movements at their own premises without presenting goods at the customs office.
AI Document Processing
Upload invoices, packing lists or CMRs in any format — the AI extracts the contents and populates your transit declaration fields instantly.
Build Transit from an Existing Export
Create an NCTS6 transit declaration directly from an existing CDS export or saved consignment in one action, eliminating duplicate data entry between your GB export and the transit movement.
Amendments, Cancellations & Enquiries
Handle post-lodgement amendments, cancellations and NCTS enquiry / non-arrival messages directly through the platform, with no additional tooling.
HS Code, EORI & GRN Validation
Built-in validation of commodity codes, EORI numbers and Guarantee Reference Numbers catches errors early and prevents rejections and border holds.
Guided Wizard & Compact Mode
A step-by-step wizard for accuracy, plus a streamlined Compact Mode for experienced users moving quickly through high volumes — with a Complete View on hand for advanced requirements.
Bulk Upload, Cloning & Party Retrieval
Submit high volumes via CSV / Excel upload, clone existing movements for repeat lanes, and retrieve saved party and commodity data across any declaration type.
API Integration Ready
Already live on the HMRC CTC Traders API — connect your ERP, TMS or freight system to submit and track NCTS6 transit declarations fully automatically.
Built for every transit movement.
Whatever the transit type and wherever your goods are headed, you file the same guided way — through one platform, not several.
T1, T2 & authorised operations
- T1 external transit for non-Union / duty-suspended goods
- T2 / T2F internal Union transit through third or common-transit territory
- Office of departure, transit and destination handled end to end
- Authorised Consignor / Consignee start-and-end-at-premises support
- TAD with MRN generated automatically on release
GB, the EU & the CTC area
- GB to the EU — France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and beyond
- Ireland to Europe via the UK — the landbridge, in one workflow
- Movements into any Common Transit Convention country (EFTA and beyond)
- GVMS / GMR-aware for GB border crossings
- One account for every lane — no multiple providers
Plug NCTS6 into the rest of your stack.
One account links your transit filings to the declaration types, customs systems and business software you already use.
CDS Import & Export
Safety & Security (ENS / EXS)
Export → Transit in one action
ERP / TMS via CTC Traders API
Bulk CSV / Excel
HS Code, EORI & GRN validation
AI Document Processing
Note on NCTS6 + safety & security: Because the UK operates NCTS6 as an ICS2 opt-out, a separate ENS / EXS may still be required alongside a transit movement, with the reference carried on the declaration. You can handle both on the same platform.
From sign-up to submission in four steps.
A straightforward path from onboarding to live transit filing — with insight built in once your declarations are flowing.
On-boarding
Register, set up your party profiles (consignor / consignee / holder of the procedure), commodity templates and your own guarantee (GRN) details.
Transit Wizard
Work through the departure wizard with NCTS6 validation and CTC data requirements guiding every field — T1, T2 or T2F.
Submit & Generate TAD
Real-time checks flag missing or inconsistent data, transmit to HMRC via the CTC Traders API, and generate your TAD with MRN on release.
Manage Arrivals & Insights
Complete arrivals and unloading remarks at destination, then track volumes, release rates and movement history across lanes through interactive dashboards.
Turn transit compliance into a routine workflow.
A secure, cloud-based platform built around NCTS6 data requirements — so you file clean transit declarations, faster, with confidence.
- Save cost — file your own T1 / T2 declarations in-house
- Automate repetitive workflows and data entry
- Save time — file in minutes with reusable profiles
- Keep control of your own guarantee — no middleman
- Securely manage your filings with full encryption
- Prevent filing errors with real-time validation
- Validated against NCTS6 / CTC data requirements
- Live on the HMRC CTC Traders API — fully integration-ready
NCTS6 questions, answered.
NCTS is the New Computerised Transit System — the pan-European system for lodging transit declarations and controlling goods moving under Union and Common Transit. NCTS6 (Phase 6) is the current version, deployed in the UK on 1 June 2026, aligning transit data, security options and the API with ICS2. All new transit declarations are now filed under NCTS6.
A T1 covers external transit — typically non-Union or duty-suspended goods moving under customs control. A T2 (and T2F) covers internal Union transit, where Union-status goods move through a third or common-transit country and keep their status. The platform supports all three and applies the correct data requirements automatically.
Customs agents, freight forwarders, hauliers, transport companies and traders (importers and exporters) who move goods under transit — for example GB to the EU, or Ireland to Europe via the UK landbridge. If you start or end transit movements, you need to file in NCTS6.
No. You file using your own guarantee — enter your comprehensive guarantee (GRN), guarantee waiver or individual guarantee on the declaration and keep full control of your financial cover. We’re not currently offering or brokering guarantees, so nothing sits between you and your provider.
Yes. If you hold Authorised Consignor or Authorised Consignee status, you can start and end transit movements at your own premises without presenting the goods at a customs office.
Yes. Once your movement is released, the platform generates the Transit Accompanying Document (TAD) carrying your MRN, ready to travel with the goods.
Yes — the platform covers the full lifecycle: departure declarations at the office of departure, office-of-transit crossings, and arrivals (arrival notification and unloading remarks) at the office of destination.
The UK operates NCTS6 as an ICS2 opt-out, so depending on the movement a separate ENS / EXS may be required, with its reference carried on the transit declaration. You can file both on the same platform.
Yes. We’re live on the HMRC CTC Traders API, so you can connect your ERP, TMS or freight software to submit and track NCTS6 declarations automatically.
NCTS6 departure declarations are £15 each on pay-as-you-go — no minimums and no monthly fee. When the departure is filed with us, the matching arrival is included free; an arrival for a movement created elsewhere is £8. If you file regularly or at volume, we offer custom subscription plans with volume discounts; get in touch and we’ll tailor pricing to your operation.
Useful resources & related content.
Go deeper on NCTS6 and transit with our guides and references for UK & EU traders and customs professionals.
Start Filing NCTS6 Transit Declarations Today
Pick the model that fits how you file — pay-as-you-go at £15 per NCTS6 departure with the matching arrival included free and no monthly fee, or a custom subscription plan if you file regularly. Create your account and submit your T1 and T2 declarations with confidence. Filing in high volumes? Get in touch and we’ll tailor a plan around your needs.