UPDATE 25/07/2022
A HMRC video guide detailing how to prepare to move to CDS has been added to our YouTube channel. View HMRC CDS preparation guide.
HMRC are delivering several 'Town Hall' events to prepare customers for the move to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
The sessions will last for an hour on Microsoft Teams and will cover the following -
- The phased withdrawal of CHIEF
- Key steps you need to take to get ready as somebody that makes declarations
- Key steps you need to take to get ready as somebody that uses a customs broker to make declarations on your behalf
- Additional support available from HMRC
There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the session, and answers will be provided following the event.
Town Hall Event Dates
There are four Town Hall Event options for you to choose from -
- Thursday 21st July 2022, 10:00 - 11:00
- Monday 25th July 2022, 10:00 - 11:00
- Wednesday 27th July 2022, 14:00 - 15:00
CDS How To Prepare Videos
To help prepare for the move to CDS, HMRC have also created several videos explaining how to subscribe to CDS -
- How to subscribe to the Customs Declaration Service - YouTube
- How to use the secure file upload service on the Customs Declaration Service - YouTube
- How to set up a standing authority on the Customs Declaration Service - YouTube
- How to set up a Direct Debit instruction on the Customer Declaration Service (multiple signatures) - YouTube
- How to set up a Direct Debit instruction on the Customs Declaration Service (one signature) - YouTube
- How to use your customs financial accounts on the Customs Declaration Service - YouTube