Phased approach to CDS export migration announced.
An update on the implementation of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and the transition from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF).
A new phased approach to CDS export for businesses has been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
After listening to feedback from industry, HMRC is implementing a phased approach for businesses moving to CDS for exports.
During the first phase, HMRC and its software developers will support selected high-volume declarants to move to CDS for exports by Thursday 30 November 2023.
The second stage of this approach will see all other businesses move to CDS for exports by Saturday 30 March 2024.
This new approach will enable HMRC and delivery partners to build on the existing IT testing as well as undertake additional performance analysis while businesses with the existing IT functionality start to migrate. It will also enable HMRC and their delivery partners to better support export declarants to make a smooth migration to CDS.
CDS is replacing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) service and provides businesses with a more user-friendly, streamlined system which offers greater functionality. CDS has been running since 2018 and is already being used for making import declarations when moving goods into the UK.
Having worked closely with our industry partners, we’re introducing a phased approach for moving export declarations to CDS. Those businesses who have the IT functionality in place are still able to move across to CDS by Thursday 30 November 2023, ahead of the majority who will now migrate at the beginning of 2024. Full guidance, resources and support will be available for all declarants to ensure the transition across to CDS is as smooth as possible for every business.
Sarah Hartley, Director of Border Change Delivery at HMRC
Robert Windsor, Member Policy and Compliance Director at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:
Declarants who are able to move to CDS by Thursday 30 November 2023 will be contacted by HMRC or their software developer in September.
There is more information about using the Customs Declaration Service on GOV.UK.
Source: GOV.UK
Published: 31st August 2023
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