CDS Update
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On Tuesday 20th September HMRC announced that there would be an extension to the deadline to be able to use CHIEF.
Permission to continue to use CHIEF for imports must be sought from HMRC and can be applied for here.
If you have not fully registered to make import declarations you should check if you use one that your customs clearance agent or freight forwarder has or if they will require you to do so under your businesses EORI number. Without permission to continue to use CHIEF until 31/10/2022 import entries will need to be submitted via CDS.
The Chamber’s customs agent service, ChamberCustoms, has been granted an extension to use CHIEF on behalf of customer who have not completed their set up on CDS for import entries.
Further information on how to register and more detail about the change to CDS from CHIEF is available from the Chamber here with links to HMRC guidance and how to videos.
A recording of a ChamberCustoms webinar on the switch over from CHIEF to CDS is available If you have any queries regarding requirements for setting up for CDS, about CDS generally or about the ChamberCustoms clearance agency service please get in touch with the International Team on [email protected]