BIFAlink August 2022

Special Pull-Out & Keep Guide

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Customs Declaration Service (CDS): AN OVERVIEW HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published numerous guides designed to assist users making the switch to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS), most of which are available on GOV.UK The aim of this guidance is to provide an overview of the new CDS system and to highlight the main differences between the incoming system and CHIEF. Undoubtedly, aside from the difference in the interface, the additional data required makes CDS declaration completion more challenging compared with a CHIEF entry submission.

In this document BIFA has collated the most useful information sources that are recommended for use while completing a CDS declaration. Basic information The below link collects introductory guides related to import, export, duty payment options and also a description of the CDS Movement reference number (MRN). www.gov.uk/government/publications/customs-declaration- service-communication-pack?utm_medium=email&utm_campa ign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=30758a10-c373- 4439-8936-25f3afa0210c&utm_content=daily Useful checklists indicating what steps must be completed in order to sign up for the Customs Declaration Service can be found here:

Moving to Customs Declaration Service Checklist

For DECLARANT www.gov.uk/government/pu blications/customs- declaration-service-commu nication-pack/declarant- checklist-moving-to-the-cus toms-declaration-service

For TRADER www.gov.uk/government/pu blications/customs- declaration-service-commu nication-pack/trader- checklist-moving-to-the-cus toms-declaration-service

Information about the Customs Declaration Service related to accessing the CDS, making payments and submitting live/training declarations can be found at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/customs-declaration- service CDS Movement Reference Number (MRN) Document The C88 and the E2 documents available in CHIEF are replaced by a combined MRN document in CDS. Please use

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