Published: 15 May 2026 · Category: Customs clearance · Reading time: 4 min
Brexit turned RO → UK transport into an operation requiring full customs clearance. Here are the documents we prepare for every trip.
1. The core documents
- CMR — international consignment note.
- Commercial invoice — in EUR or GBP.
- Packing list — number, dimensions and weight of packages.
- EORI number — for both the UK shipper and consignee.
2. Customs declarations
- Export — filed in Romania (AES system) or the EU country of origin.
- UK import — through CDS (Customs Declaration Service), handled by a British customs agent.
3. GVMS and pre-lodgement
For the Dover / Calais / Eurotunnel routes, the driver needs:
- GMR (Goods Movement Reference) — generated in GVMS.
- ENS (Entry Summary Declaration) — at least 2h before boarding.
4. Tips from our experience
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Prepare documents in advance
At least 48h before loading — customs delays can cost days.
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Check the consignee's EORI
Frequently expired or invalid. Confirm it before departure.
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British customs agent + ADR/excise goods
You save days of waiting at the port. For ADR/excise goods, confirm CDS clearance in advance.
How we can help
We handle every stage for each UK trip — customs partners in the UK and drivers familiar with Dover-Calais and the Eurotunnel. Write to office@daromav.ro or call 0773 720 741.