HMRC has advised the trade that it is still continuing to experience some technical difficulties with the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Customs have now put in place contingency processes to ensure businesses can keep goods and freight moving while we return to full service.
Hauliers using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service should create a Goods Movement Reference and select ‘Declaration by Conduct’.
At maritime Temporary Storage locations, carriers and shipping agents are authorised to use contingency manifest codes (for example ‘C’ or ‘T2’ status), depending on the inventory system used.
At air freight Temporary Storage locations, agents and operators are permitted to release non-controlled goods on the location’s inventory system if possible. Traders should contact their Community System Provider for more information.
Details of your Deferment Comprehensive Guarantee authorisation are required when making outright payments of Customs Duty by deferment. This applies when goods are being released to free circulation.
Please use the following guidance:
