A new phased approach for businesses moving export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) has been announced by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today.
After listening to feedback from industry, HMRC is implementing a phased approach for businesses moving to CDS for exports.
CDS has been a long-time in the making, and there have been many changes in the implementation timetable. This revision to the deadline for businesses to move export declarations via the CDS system is quite short and any business must continue to work towards transitioning from CHIEF to CDS, as a large proportion of BIFA members are already doing.
Today’s announcement provides clarity to the trade and shows that HMRC has been listening to the ongoing lobbying on the subject that has been done by BIFA, and others.
BIFA members now have clear time frames and should ensure that they have their own implementation plans, as well as test the system wherever possible.
The trade association will continue to engage with HMRC on behalf of our members, as well as request that the department provides webinars and training materials to help with the revised implementation timetable.
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