Businesses must submit import declarations through the Customs Declaration Service from 1 October 2022.
Businesses importing goods only have a matter of weeks left to move across to the UK’s new streamlined customs system.
Import declarations must be submitted through the new Customs Declaration Service from 1 October 2022 this year when it takes over from the Customs Handling Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system for import declarations.
HMRC is writing to all declarants and traders affected by the change to urge them to access the help available now and move to the Customs Declaration Service.
To help all businesses and agents prepare for the Customs Declaration Service, declarants are being contacted by phone and email to inform them of steps they need to take.
Further information is available on GOV.UK, including a Customs Declaration Service toolkit and checklists, which break down the steps traders need to take. Traders can also register or check they have access to the Customs Declaration Service on GOV.UK and access live customer support services for additional help.
There is more information about using the Customs Declaration Service on GOV.UK.