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As the UK continues to work towards a free trade agreement with the US, HMRC has updated its guidance to reflect changes to US tariffs affecting goods exported from the UK to the US.
Notice 2946 has been published, informing importers of an update to the Iran Sanctions regulations. The notice provides an overview of the import prohibitions in force on goods imported into the UK and Northern Ireland where the goods either originate in or are consigned from Iran.
During this period, please note that any pre-lodged declarations affected by the changes must be amended before the goods arrive. If customs declarations are not corrected prior to arrival, they will be rejected.
The Government Press Office has published details of reduced import duties on over 100 UK food imports. The press release published on 27 th October details reductions in tariff duties on certain food imports.
CDS release 5.3.0.1 is scheduled for deployment on 22 October 2026, introducing further declaration validation requirements and additions to the CDS code lists. The changes cover document codes, measurement units, goods location codes and Additional Information (AI) codes, including requirements for Northern Ireland declarations.
During this period, please note that any pre-lodged declarations that will be affected by the changes should be changed/amended prior to the goods arriving. If customs declarations are not corrected prior to arrival, they will be rejected.
Following the CDS update on 26 September 2026 (version 5.3.0), the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance.
Document code 9Y16 is used by importers to claim a contractual waiver. From 30 September 2026, this code will cease to be valid.
On 1 October 2026, traders must declare the country of melt and pour when importing Steel products into Northern Ireland.
