Dec 19th, 2022
2 mins
HMRC have announced that exporters will now have until 30th November 2023 (rather than March 2023) to move across to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Following consultation with the border industry, this will ensure businesses have enough time to prepare for the change.
After 30th November, businesses will need to use CDS to make export declarations for goods they send out of the UK, as they already do for import declarations.
If businesses have not already done so, they should carry out the following initial steps:
- Apply for an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number
- Subscribe to CDS so you will be able to submit export declarations from your software to CDS.
- Read the latest CDS guidance CDS guidance on GOV.UK – including the updated CDS Toolkit and ‘Key differences between CHIEF and CDS’ guidance and the introductory UK exports guide – to familiarise yourself with CDS.
HMRC will provide further information about the timeline for CDS exports by the end of January 2023. Businesses can also provide their preferred email address on GOV.UK to receive updates and notifications about CDS.
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