Guidance

Report exports that arrived or left a UK port that were not notified in CDS

Use this service to tell HMRC about exports that were not notified through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), when they arrived or left the UK port.

From:
HM Revenue & Customs
Published
19 August 2021
Last updated
29 April 2024 — See all updates

Before you start

You can use this service to tell HMRC when your goods:

  • arrive at a UK port which does not use an inventory linked system for exports or the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) for exports and an approved loader is not available
  • depart from a UK port which does not use an inventory linked system for exports or GVMS for exports and an approved loader is not available
  • are excise duty suspended goods that depart from other locations
    • which uses an inventory linked system for exports
    • uses GVMS for exports
    • where an approved loader is available
  • are exported, and you did not get clearance from HMRC in advance

What you’ll need

You’ll need to sign in to use this service. If you do not already have sign in details, you’ll be able to create them.

You’ll also need:

  • the Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (DUCR)
  • the Master Unique Consignment Reference (MUCR) if your goods were consolidated into a bigger consignment
  • details of where you’re sending the export to and from

You must complete one of the following forms online, save a copy and send it to the email address provided in the form:

You cannot use C1603 for indirect exports from Northern Ireland through an EU country. Contact the Export Control System Helpdesk if you have any issues with indirect exports at: ecs.helpdesk@hmrc.gov.uk.

You’ll need to send all the paperwork that supports your declaration, for example:

  • any licences or certificates
  • commercial invoice
  • transport documentation
  • proof of export (C1602 or C1603)

Sending your documents

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Published 19 August 2021
Last updated 29 April 2024 + show all updates

  1. A Welsh translation has been added.

  2. Information about using this service to tell HMRC about your goods has been updated.

  3. Added translation

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