Dec 2nd, 2021
3 mins
You must share your notification reference with your customs agent
From 1 January 2022, staged customs controls are ending on goods imported from the EU. All consignments must be accompanied by a full customs import declaration that is submitted before the goods arrive at the EU point of departure.
Depending on the system used, your customs agent will need to include your IPAFFS’ notification reference number (IMP.GB. 202X.XXXXXXX), as a licence number following the country code and licence type CVD in Box 44 on CHIEF or in the document identifier segment of DE 2/3 (Documents produced) on CDS following the country code and licence type CHD.
In box 44 or DE 2/3, the CHED document code should still be used to reflect the commodity (live animals, plants and plant products, high risk foods and animal products) that you are importing to ensure successful tariff validation.
You need to ensure that you share the IPAFFS’ notification reference number with your customs agent. Your customs agent must enter this number to submit the declaration. Failure to notify and provide this information will delay your custom agent’s ability to complete the declaration and could therefore delay the departure of your consignment.
For more information on customs requirements from 1 January 2022 please refer to gov.uk/transition.
