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Customs Declaration Service

This page brings together information about the Customs Declaration Service.

Updates to this page

From:
HM Revenue & Customs
Published:
7 March 2014
Last updated:
4 March 2024
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  1. You can now start submitting all your export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service.

  2. You should start submitting all your export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service from early March.

  3. All businesses will now need to declare goods through the Customs Declaration Service from 30 March 2024.

  4. Information added to 'About the Customs Declaration Service'. All businesses will need to declare goods through the Customs Declaration Service from 30 November 2023.

  5. Information about closing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system on 31 March 2023 has been updated for Northern Ireland movements.

  6. Information about closing the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system on 31 March 2023 has been added.

  7. This page has been updated with information about the Customs Declaration Service and how to make payments.

  8. Information about how to check if you need to use the Customs Declaration Service has been updated.

  9. First published.

About the Customs Declaration Service

The Customs Declaration Service supports making import and export declarations when moving goods into and out of the UK.

Getting access to the Customs Declaration Service

Making a declaration

You’ll need to use the UK Trade Tariff to help complete your import or export declaration.

Making a payment and managing your customs finances

To make an import declaration you need to choose how to pay duties, VAT or excise.

The Customs Declaration Service allows you to manage your customs financial accounts and download statements. You can also give authority to others to use your accounts.

The Trader Dress Rehearsal service

You can use the free-to-use Trader Dress Rehearsal service to practice submitting declarations.

Moving goods into Northern Ireland

If you move goods into Northern Ireland, you can use the Trader Support Service. It’s free to use and quick and easy, simply follow the steps on the Trader Support Service site to register. Once registered, you will need to digitally provide the appropriate information on the goods being moved.

Buying specialist software

If you’re submitting customs declarations yourself, you will need specialist software to interact with HMRC systems.

Get customs data for imports and export declarations

Request reports based on your import and export data in the Customs Declaration Service.

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