Dear GTA Member

Parcelforce Direct Debit Mandate Through recent communications with some of our smaller members, it has become apparent that certain direct debit mandates set up under the old HDMO system may not have transferred to the new Click & Drop system.

This issue has only just come to my attention. I do not recall Parcelforce highlighting it during the transition period. At this stage, I am unsure how widespread it may be. My understanding is that it is more likely to affect smaller Parcelforce customers rather than those shipping high volumes. To avoid any unexpected large invoices or the risk of your account being placed on stop, please ensure that your direct debit mandates are correctly set up and up-todate.

Below is the contact email to verify your DD mandate and to request an EDD if necessary. You will need your business name and account number to proceed.

parcelforce.onenetwork@parcelforce.co.uk Northern Ireland Shipments For GTA members who only ship small quantities of firearms to Northern Ireland, the Click & Drop system provides a convenient way to arrange these shipments. When placing an order and entering a Northern Ireland address, the software will recognise the postcode and prompt you to provide the required customs and excise information, as shown in the image below.

The information required is the same as under the previous HDMO system. As part of your preparation, please ensure you have the following to hand:

EORI numbers for both parties UKIMS number Commodity codes

Best regards

Paul Green, Technical Director The Gun Trade Association