Customs Supervised Exports - CDS Migration

May 5th, 2023

HMRC is replacing the CHIEF system with the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). All export declarations must be made on CDS by 30 November 2023. Currently, only export declarants that exclusively use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) will be able to start submitting export declarations through CDS.

One difference between the two systems is that on CDS you will need to include an individual reference for each CSE approved premises on your declaration. CDS also currently requires a temporary process to be followed so a declaration involving a CSE approval can be successfully submitted.