At last, we can now confirm HMRC have extended the proposed deadline for UK exporters to be ready to use the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) from 31st March to 30th November, 2023.

HMRC says: “this is to ensure that businesses have enough time to prepare and allows them to ensure their export migration journey is smooth.”

HMR Customs platform known as the Customs Declaration System (CDS)HMRC plan to move all exports declarations from their CHIEF system to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) in 2023. The deadline extension is welcomed by many as the Customs Declaration Service has experienced some teething problems.

Unlike with CHIEF, exporters and importers are required to register for the CDS themselves.

Many clients will already be registered. For those of you who only export, and if you haven’t already, we recommend signing up for CDS as soon as possible.

What you need to do

  1. apply for an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number beginning with ‘GB’
  2. subscribe to the CDS so you will be able to submit export declarations from your software to the CDS
  3. read the latest CDS guidance – including the updated CDS toolkit and Key differences between CHIEF and the CDS guidance and the introductory UK exports guide to familiarise yourself with the CDS
  4. To receive updates and notifications about the CDS from HMRC, make sure they have your preferred email address.

Please don’t hesitate to contact IFS if you wish to discuss further.

I would like to give a special positive review to Catherine Gibson our account manager. Catherine's communication is great along with her speedy competitive quotes. Her communication and updates with our air / sea imports are always up to date and accurate. We have been using International Freight Solutions for well over 12 months now and look forward to many more years working together.

Keep up the good work !!!!

Dan Willerton

Healthy Step (Sensograph) Ltd
Unit E209 Warmco Industrial Park,
Manchester Road, Mossley,
Ashton-under-Lyne,
Lancashire
OL5 9AY
Response from the owner:Many thanks for your great review Dan, it really means a lot to us and especially Cath as she’s bouncing along the clouds now!!
Amazing service from Paul - super helpful, informative and really has a wealth of knowledge. It is a pleasure working with him for our business needs.
Response from the owner:Sam, thanks so much for the kind words and taking the time out to leave such a fantastic review! Looking forward to assisting you again.
Perfect to deal with and nothing is too much trouble.
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I used IFS and was genuinely impressed with their pricing, booking process, and customer service. Catherine and Paul went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled professionally and personally 🙂
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