Following today’s announcement of a phased approach to CDS export migration, Steve Parker, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:
“CDS has been a long-time in the making, and there has been a number of changes in the implementation timetable. This revision to the deadline for businesses to move export declarations via the CDS system is quite short and any business must continue to work towards transitioning from CHIEF to CDS, as a large proportion of BIFA members are already doing.
“Today’s announcement provides clarity to the trade and shows that HMRC has been listening to the ongoing lobbying on the subject that has been done by BIFA, and others.
“BIFA Members now have clear time frames and should ensure that they have their own implementation plans, as well as test the system wherever possible. The trade association will continue to engage with HMRC on behalf of our members, as well as request that the department provides webinars and training materials to help with the revised implementation timetable”.
