UK EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR THE UK CDS
UK exporters will now have until 30 November 2023 to move across to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), 8 months later than previously announced. This means that traders will have until 30th November 2023 to continue to use the CHIEF system for export declarations. CDS has been running since 2018 and is already being used for making import declarations when moving goods into the UK. The service will replace the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) service, representing a significant upgrade by providing businesses with a more user-friendly, streamlined system that offers greater functionality.
The UK HMRC noted that they have chosen for a pragmatic approach to ensure business have enough time to prepare. There will be opportunities for some UK exporters to start making export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service before 30 November 2023. Meanwhile HMRC will continue to work with the border industry – including software developers – to make sure declarants have a range of software options available to make export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service.
Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/customs-declaration-service-exporter-deadline-extended