Using the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) to move goods

You can use XML to integrate your business systems with the NCTS.

Using the XML route to NCTS involves sending and receiving EDIFACT messages ‘wrapped’ with an XML envelope. The NCTS XML channel gives an additional communication route for NCTS which may be useful if you’re running a large business.

You’ll need access to an XML wrapping tool which can send EDIFACT messages to the NCTS.

You can buy or develop your own XML wrapping tool for delivering messages direct from your organisation or you can use a service provider that will perform the XML wrapping on your behalf.

If you want to purchase software, see the list of known software providers.

HMRC services may be slow during busy times. You can also check if there are any problems with this service, or times it will not be available.