Transit Document (T1 & T2)

Getting Your T1 or T2 Transit Declaration Sorted

In today’s post-Brexit trading landscape, efficient customs transit procedures are critical for maintaining the flow of goods across borders. At RENSAT, we specialise in managing T1 and T2 transit declarations, helping businesses move goods seamlessly throughout Europe while keeping operations compliant and cost-effective.

What Are T1 and T2 Transit Declarations?

• • T1 Transit Declaration: Used when goods are transported under customs control from a non-EU country (including the UK) into the EU or between non-EU territories. This process suspends import duties and VAT until the goods reach their final destination. The T1 is discharged upon import declaration and payment of relevant taxes in the destination country.
  • T2 Transit Declaration: Applies to goods that are in free circulation within the EU and are being transported across EU member states, or exported from a non-EU country (such as the UK) to the rest of the world. It ensures goods already cleared of customs duties and VAT remain under customs control while transiting through non-EU territories e.g. using Great Britain as a Landbridge between mainland EU and Ireland.

Information Required for T1 or T2 Declarations

To process your transit documentation swiftly and accurately, we will need the following:

• • Office of departure
  • Office of discharge
  • Entry & Exit points
  • Approximate timing of shipment
  • Transit route and countries involved
  • Supporting export documentation
  • Transport details (vehicle registration, mode of transport)
  • Comprehensive Customs Guarantee (if available)
  • Indemnity form
  • Direct representation authorisation letter
  • Account opening form

Once we receive this information, our expert customs team will handle your transit declarations efficiently, ensuring your goods travel across Europe under compliant customs supervision without delays.