Do I need to prenotify returning empty packaging (roll containers, flower containers, packaging material) from the UK?
In principle, the packaging has lost its Union status and must be declared in order for goods to regain Union status.
How it works:
Please note! In your booking with the ferry operator, clearly state that you are transporting empty packaging. Also make sure that you comply with the Customs regulations: (in Dutch): https://www.getreadyforbrexit.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-09-28-Memo-ODB-terugkerende-emballage-en-verpakkingen1.pdf
Which document type do I need to use for my import documentation?
See the customs authorities' "Guide to Notification Import Documentation in the Port of Rotterdam (MID)"
Do I need to prenotify returning empty packaging (roll containers, flower containers, packaging material) from the UK?
In principle, the packaging has lost its Union status and must be declared in order for goods to regain Union status.
How it works:
Please note! In your booking with the ferry operator, clearly state that you are transporting empty packaging. Also make sure that you comply with the Customs regulations: (in Dutch): https://www.getreadyforbrexit.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-09-28-Memo-ODB-terugkerende-emballage-en-verpakkingen1.pdf
I have prepared an export declaration (EX-A) in the UK; can I prenotify it in Notification Import Documentation?
No. The export declaration is only used to indicate that the goods are leaving the United Kingdom.
When entering The Netherlands, a new declaration must be submitted to Dutch customs (e.g. an import declaration or transit declaration). The document number of this declaration must then be prenotified to the terminal via Notification Import Documentation.
Do I have to notify transit documents from the UK via the service Notification Import Documentation (NID)?
Scenario: You have drawn up a transit document from the United Kingdom (or from Ireland) that continues to accompany the goods until their final destination in the European Union (so-called transit document; T1/T2). How it works:
Please note! A transit document from the UK can be recognised by the first 5 characters: "21GB00" A number starting with "21GB01X" is not a transit document, but an export document from the UK.
My pre-notification with P&O ferries is rejected: “Consignment known, not yet arrived at destination terminal”
Your pre-notification with P&O ferries is rejected by the terminal with the following error code:
"A_AS006 Consignment known, not yet arrived at destination terminal".
No actions are required. The shipment number is known at the terminal, and your notification has been received in good order by the terminal.
Due to system design, P&O processes all pre-notifications after arrival of the vessel, until then pre-notification show as 'rejected'. Upon arrival of the vessel all pre-notifications are automatically updated to 'accepted'.
We we work on a solution together with P&O to make sure pre-notification get accepted directly upon sending of the pre-notification.
Should I pre-notify documents for empty containers and empty trailers?
No. Empty containers and trailers don't require a document pre-notification. Make sure you indicate in the booking with your carrier / ferry-operator that you want to ship empty equipment.
The carrier or ferry-operator informs the terminal and customs when equipments are empty and may leave the terminal without document pre-notification.
Which document type do I need to use for my import documentation?
See the customs authorities' "Guide to Notification Import Documentation in the Port of Rotterdam (MID)"
My pre-notification with P&O ferries is rejected: “Consignment known, not yet arrived at destination terminal”
Your pre-notification with P&O ferries is rejected by the terminal with the following error code:
"A_AS006 Consignment known, not yet arrived at destination terminal".
No actions are required. The shipment number is known at the terminal, and your notification has been received in good order by the terminal.
Due to system design, P&O processes all pre-notifications after arrival of the vessel, until then pre-notification show as 'rejected'. Upon arrival of the vessel all pre-notifications are automatically updated to 'accepted'.
We we work on a solution together with P&O to make sure pre-notification get accepted directly upon sending of the pre-notification.