Ports and Borders

A step-by-step guide for ports processes from Thurrock Council.

Text used when holding and releasing consignments using the CNS holds system, from Thurrock Council.

Port examination request template from Thurrock Council.

Progress sheets template from Thurrock Council.

Request for importer legal entity information template from Thurrock Council.

Results notification letter from Thurrock Council.

Sampling notification template from Thurrock Council.

Voluntary surrender template from Thurrock Council.

This section covers how to manifest search vessels arriving at London Gateway and Tilbury port through the CNS and Destin8 systems.

Abandoned goods letter template from Leicestershire County Council.

Screen tested sunglasses notice from Leicesteshire County Council.

Screen tested electrical equipment notice from Leicesteshire County Council.

Sampled goods template from Leicestershire County Council.

Screen tested toys notice from Leicesteshire County Council.

Letter to importer advising that a satisfactory documentary check has been carried out on the consignment.

Letter to importer advising samples have been taken from the consignment, which has been released following an initial assessment, advising importers to consider whether they should quarantine the goods pending sample results.

Letter to importer advising of the outcome of the unsafe and/or non-compliant sample results taken from their consignment, which was released, recommending further advice is sought and existing stock is quarantined.

Letter to importer advising of the satisfactory outcome of sample results taken from their consignment, which is now released.

Letter to importer advising that a documentary check has been carried out on the consignment, and the documentation is non-compliant, recommending further advice is sought and existing stock is quarantined.

Email to Trading Standards advising samples have been taken from a detained consignment where either the importer or delivery address is based in their area, with the aim of preventing distribution of unsafe goods.

Email to Trading Standards advising samples have been taken from a consignment released to the delivery address, where either the importer or delivery address is based in their area, with the aim of preventing distribution of unsafe goods.

Guidance designed to help importers and their agents manage consignments that are subject to refusal by Trading Standards.