NTE 2026/04: licence transmission issues between LITE/SPIRE and CDS
Published 27 February 2026
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Issue summary
The Department for Business and Trade is aware of an ongoing issue affecting the transmission of export licences from LITE/SPIRE to HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS). As a result, some consignments arriving at the border may not be cleared in the usual way if the relevant licence information has not reached CDS. This issue is being investigated as a matter of urgency, and we are monitoring any impact on exporters or freight agents.
How to report a problem
If you experience a problem whilst submitting a declaration, please use the link to report the problem to CDS.
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General queries about strategic export licensing
Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
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SW1A 2DY
Email exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Telephone 020 7215 4594
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