{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Movement Reference Number (MRN)","description":"The Movement Reference Number (MRN) is the unique reference number that the customs system automatically assigns to a customs declaration when it is opened. In plain terms, it is the \"licence plate\" of a specific declaration, allowing a consignment to be uniquely identified and tracked in the system. The MRN is 18 characters long (alphanumeric) and is additionally printed as a barcode on the accompanying document, for example the transit accompanying document.\n\nFor professionals (freight forward","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/movement-reference-number-mrn","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T03:14:12.457744","citation":"BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Transportprozess mit Passar (R-10-TP); Gemeinsames Versandverfahren (gVV, R-14-01) – MRN/Strichcode, Referenzierung der Warenanmeldung. EU TAXUD: MRN Follow-up. Stand: Juni 2026.","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/movement-reference-number-mrn","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Movement Reference Number (MRN) · The Movement Reference Number (MRN) is the unique reference number that the customs system automatically assigns to a customs declaration when it is opened. · Quelle: BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Transportprozess mit Passar (R-10-TP); Gemeinsames Versandverfahren (gVV, R-14-01) – MRN/Strichcode, Referenzierung der Warenanmeldung. EU TAXUD: MRN Follow-up. Stand: Juni 2026."}