Is the UCR (Unique Consignment Reference Number) a licence to move goods?
No, it is the means to identify a consignment. Goods may not be exported until Customs Permission to Progress is received, although agreement may be reached that CAP exports under LCP will be free to move after the time and date of removal included on their declaration (subject to fulfilling CAP licensing requirements where a licence is necessary for the goods to be exported or imported).
