CDS version 4.1.2 Release and Planned Downtime

BY:

Niamh O'Connor

7 August 2023

Due to the release of CDS 4.1.2 of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the service will be unavailable to all users on Thursday, 10 August 2023, from 10 pm to 11:10 pm.

CDS Change	Declaration Completion Instructions
Allowed procedure codes for Preference Code 140	Requested Procedure Code 07 can now be declared in DE 1/10 when using Preference Code 140 in DE 4/17
Goods Location Codes	Several Goods Location Codes have been added to the CDS codelists. These will be added to Appendix 16 ASAP after the CDS release has gone live.

Declarations submitted during this timeframe will be processed at the end of the downtime.

Creating, updating, or embarking a goods movement reference (GMR) during this time will be affected. For guidance on GVMS, please refer to the GVMS service availability page.

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:

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.

Advanced CDS Technical Workshop: Imports

This advanced technical workshop looks at CDS import declaration using live software examples throughout. Each data element group will be explained in detail, together with illustrative examples. The technical advisors have a wealth of experience using multiple software solutions for CDS entries and support many clients using CDS across a variety of platforms. It is not suitable for beginners so we expect delegates to have a good awareness of customs entries or have attended How to Complete Import Customs.

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