UK Trade Tariff: trader entry of customs data into CHIEF
Guidance for traders who enter customs declaration data into the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system.
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If you are making a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) follow the guidance in the UK Trade Tariff: volume 3 for CDS.
Import declarations should now be made through the Customs Declaration Service.
From 30 March 2024, all export declarations should be made through the Customs Declaration Service.
Information for traders who enter customs declaration data into CHIEF or use the Direct Trader Input (DTI) system at Entry Processing Unit sites.
This publication includes guidance on:
- making changes to entries
- how using CHIEF and DTI affects clearance
- how to use CHIEF’s calculation and interrogation facilities
- the Flexible Accounting System (FAS) used with DTI
Last updated 4 January 2024 + show all updates
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Information has been added to confirm that import declarations should be made through the Customs Declaration Service, and from 30 March 2024, all export declarations should be made through the Customs Declaration Service.
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The last day for making export declarations on the CHIEF system will now be 30 March 2024.
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This page has been updated to reflect a slight amendment to the contact address for guaranteed cheque or bankers draft payments for the Flexible Accounting System (FAS).
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This page has been updated to reflect new payment arrangements for the Flexible Accounting System (FAS).
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Information about HMRC closing the CHIEF system on 31 March 2023 has been added.
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The email address for the FAS operations team at the National Clearance Hub in section 6.3 has been updated.
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Guide updated to include import and export legislation changes from 1 May 2016.
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First published.