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HMRC recently communicated directly with those declarants who are yet to subscribe to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). The traders have been identified, as they are currently using CHIEF to make export declarations and are being advised that the last day for making them on CHIEF is 30th March 2024.
HMRC have reiterated the requirement to subscribe to CDS (if traders have already subscribed for imports, they do not need to resubscribe for CDS Exports). However, it is to be noted that they do not need to begin making export declarations via CDS unless HMRC or their software providers have told them to do so.
Once a trader is subscribed to CDS, they can contact the software provider.
They will tell you:
- if their software is authorised to start submitting export declarations through the CDS
- whether you can start using their software to access the free Trader Dress Rehearsal (TDR) service to practice submitting export declarations through the CDS in a safe test environment
Important Information for traders who currently use the National Export System (NesWeb)
If you currently use the National Export System web service (NESWeb) to submit your export declarations through CHIEF, you must subscribe to the CDS. You will also be able to use the upcoming HMRC Make an Export Declaration Online service, which is due to launch this winter and will replace NESWeb.
Ensuring you are subscribed to CDS now and understanding the changes between CHIEF and CDS will ensure you are prepared to submit export declarations through CDS, once it supports all routers and types of declaration.
If you are interested in exploring this topic further, you might find it worthwhile to consider the training courses and live clinics offered by Strong & Herd LLP:
CDS Clinic
Join Partner Bernard O'Connor & the team of CDS Specialists at Strong & Herd to discuss different topics around CDS.
Our clinics have been developed to give you an opportunity to ask questions and bring working examples of issues you are facing surrounding the change
Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Exports
This advanced workshop will show how you make an export declaration using different software packages. Each data element group will be explained in detail, together with illustrative examples. The technical advisors share their wealth of experience using multiple software solutions for CDS entries and supporting many clients using a variety of software platforms It is recommended delegates have attended How to Complete Export Customs Entries or have a good awareness of customs declaration requirements.
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