The current United Kingdom (UK) Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system will be replaced with the Customs Declaration (CDS) system in two phases according to the timeline indicated by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) department. The CHIEF system is 25 years old, and it will be retired:
- 30th September 2022 for import submissions; and
- 31st March 2023 for export submissions.
HMRC has created the below videos to guide you through the initial setup process to begin the transition from CHIEF to CDS:
- How to subscribe to the Customs Declaration Service
- How to set up a Direct Debit instruction on the Customs Declaration Service (one signature)
- How to set up a Direct Debit instruction on the Customer Declaration Service (multiple signatures)
- How to set up a standing authority on the Customs Declaration Service (one signature)
- How to use the secure file upload service on the Customs Declaration Service
For more information, take a look at our CDS Guidance document or contact your local Expeditors Customs representative.
