Update to Incoterms® on CDS

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Bernard O'Connor
27 October 2022

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INCOTERM 2000 codes DAF, DDU, DES and DEQ are not permitted on CDS declarations

The following note has been added to the CDS import declaration completion instructions.

 

The declaration completion notes on retention of INCOTERM 2000 codes DAF, DDU, DES and DEQ have been removed from the completion instructions for DE 4/1 Delivery terms.

 

Please note that INCOTERM 2000 codes DAF, DDU, DES and DEQ are not permitted on CDS declarations.

 

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