CDS Release 4.4.0 + Guidance
- Arne Mielken
- May 12, 2024
- 5 min read
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey with the release of CDS 4.4.0! Packed with new features, enhancements, and crucial guidance, this update promises to streamline your customs operations like never before.
Guidance for CDS Release 4.4.0
Authorisation By Customs Declaration (ABD) Changes
Changes introduced in CDS release 4.4.0
CDS for Exports: Changes to licence codes
The attachments below relate to the changes being made to document codes published in Appendix 5A Union and Appendix 5A National, and the removal of the requirement for a document ID to be declared when using some waiver codes beginning with X.
CDS Release 4.4.0 for Northern Ireland
This section contains the information relating to the changes being introduced in CDS Release 4.4.0 on 23rd March 2024 in relation to Northern Ireland. The zip file contains draft copies of the areas of the Declaration Completion Instructions that will be updated with the details of the UKIMS authorisation and declarations for goods being moved into NI. The affected data elements are as follows (each DE is contained in a separate draft file):
DE 1/11 Additional Procedure Codes – changes to APCS E01, E02, and 1SV
DE 2/2 Additional Information – substantial changes detailing the usage of new UKIMS/NI-related AI Codes
DE 2/3 Documents produced, certificates and authorisations, additional references and DE 8/7 Writing off (H1, H5, I1 C&F and I1 B&E only) – changes relating to the declaration of a UKIMS authorisation document code
DE 3/15 Importer Name and Address, and DE 3/16 Importer Identification Number – Changes to guidance relating to UKIMS and the declaration of a GB EORI on NI movements
DE 3/39 Holder of the Authorisation Identification Number – Changes relating to the declaration of UKIMS authorisations
DE 8/1 Quota number – Changes relating to tariff quota claims on NI movements
Appendix 4B Additional Information Statement Codes (National) – details of the new NI-related AI Codes and an amendment to NIAID
Appendix 5A National Document Codes – Addition of new document code 1UKI
Appendix 6 Authorisation Type Codes – Addition of authorisation type code UKIM, removal of authorisation type code UKTS
There is also an additional document containing workarounds for traders completing declarations where the tax point date of the declaration is prior to 23rd March 2024.
HMRC issues clarification on Value 8/6 of the Customs Declaration Service for Exports
Please find attached a clarification on the requirement to complete Value DE 8/6 (Statistical value) when submitting an export declaration on CDS.
Customs Declaration Service: Make sure your export declarations are legally compliant
HMRC are aware that some export declarations are being submitted to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) with key information missing.
Value DE 8/6 (Statistical value) is legally required for the majority of export declarations. Businesses must complete this value unless the declaration completion instructions state that this is not required.
Businesses must take care to provide all required information, otherwise declarations will not be classed as legally compliant, and may become liable to penalties.
Guidance and resources are available on the CDS guidance pages on GOV.UK.
For any further information, speak to your Account Manager of Customer Compliance Manager, or you can contact HMRC directly using an available channel.
NES is closing
HMRC has previously confirmed that the National Export System (NES) XML and email service buisnesses currently used to submit export declarations through our Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system is closing. All businesses can now move all their export declarations from CHIEF to the Customs Declarations Service (CDS). This includes declarations for all goods, including excise goods – that move through all routes – including inventory-linked maritime locations. Download Information on the action you need to take
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