Tell HMRC that you’re going to be attending an inland border facility
Use this service if you’re a haulier, freight forwarder or driver to tell HMRC in advance that you're attending an inland border facility.
You can use this service to tell HMRC in advance that you’re attending an inland border facility because the goods you’re moving:
- are going to an office of departure or office of destination (starting or ending a transit movement)
- are covered by an ATA Carnet
- need a CITES permit
This will help you get processed on site as quickly as possible.
If there is another reason why you need to attend an inland border facility, you should tell the onsite marshals the reason when you arrive.
Before you start
You’ll need to know your:
- arrival date and time
- reason for attending
- Local Reference Number (LRN) (for outbound transit movements)
- Movement Reference Number (MRN) (for inbound transit movements)
- the reference number you’ll discharge your movements against
If you’re a haulier or freight forwarder, you’ll also need to know the driver’s:
- mobile phone number
- vehicle registration (front number plate) of the HGV
To end the movements of goods in transit you’ll need either:
- an EORI number
- a Customs Declaration Service movement reference
How to tell HMRC
Before you can tell HMRC you’re attending an inland border facility, you’ll need to create an account. You can create an account the first time you use the service.
Alternatively, you can download the free Attend Inland Border Facility app from the:
- App Store for iOS
- Google Play Store for Android
It is illegal to use this app when driving. You must only use it before starting your journey or when parked up at an inland border facility.
If you do not have a signal
If you cannot tell HMRC that you’re going to attend an inland border facility before you arrive, you must report to the front office.
More information about inland border facilities
You can also find out about:
Last updated 3 April 2023 + show all updates
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We've made the name of the app you need to download clearer.
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Information about Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) has been removed. You can no longer use CHIEF for import declarations unless you have permission from HMRC.
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