Customs – transition to the Customs Declaration Service – HMRC writes to businesses

HMRC is writing to businesses that complete export declarations to ensure that they are aware of key dates for transitioning export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service.

As of 1 December 2023, all export declarations must be made through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). 

Businesses need to ensure that HMRC have the correct email address so they can be kept informed and perform the following:

• Apply for an Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number beginning with “GB”;
• Subscribe to the CDS; and
• Read the latest CDS guidance on gov.uk.