Customs Roll-on Roll-off service (RoRo service)
Examples of ferry consignments that need a PBN
Note
A Pre-Boarding notification (PBN) is required for all vehicles booked in as freight on a RoRo ferry. The PBN data is included in the NIMS manifest submitted to Revenue by the ferry operator.
If you are travelling using the ferry passenger channel, a PBN will not be required. However, you must make a declaration to Customs if you are carrying goods in excess of your personal allowances, or prohibited or restricted goods. You can make your declaration by calling to Customs at the port. Further information is available in Travelling from outside of the EU.
Departing the Customs control area without customs clearance is a serious offence.
Customs requirements for certain goods imported on a RoRo ferry are summarised in the table below. Please click on the links provided for more detailed information.
| Customs requirements for certain categories of goods |
|---|
| Category |
PBN |
Other requirements |
| Transfer of residence |
Yes |
Customs transfer of residence form C and E 1076
|
| Moving personal possessions |
No |
Customs declaration where not covered by traveller's baggage allowance
|
| Merchandise in Baggage |
No |
Customs declaration
|
| Military goods |
Yes |
• Customs declaration
• EU form 302 where carried by the military
|
|
Human/animal organs/tissue/blood
|
Yes |
Customs declaration
|
|
Coffins/urns, human remains
|
Yes |
You will find detailed information about import requirements on our website (A PBN is not required for urns that are part of personal baggage)
|
|
Temporary Admission goods
For example, goods for exhibitions, scientific, medical, sports, motorsport team or sound equipment, large construction or hand tools, musical instruments and so on.
|
Yes |
You will find detailed information about import requirements for each category of goods on our website
|
| Horse/Pony |
Yes |
• Customs declaration
• Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine check
|
| Vehicles imported for private use or re-sale |
Yes |
Customs declaration |
| Vehicles subject to hire/lease arrangements moved by the hire company from GB to IE, or IE to GB. |
Yes |
Customs declaration |
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