The new Customs Declaration Service (CDS)

The new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is being introduced in order to handle declarations under the Union Customs Code. It will replace CHIEF, which has been running for more than 25 years.

This page will keep you up to date with the HMRC development and rollout of the new system as well as our progress towards CDS.


Change to license verification for NI movements on 28th June 2025
3 Jun 2025
Best practices when applying for the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS)
2 Jun 2025
CDS Reimbursement Service update
28 May 2025
CDS Release 4.8.0 - Updated Important information for traders
27 May 2025
Provisional Anti Dumping Duty on imports of oil from Lithuania and the UAE
17 Apr 2025
New online service for claiming security deposits or guarantee
1 Apr 2025
CDS Release 4.6.3.1 - Important guidance
26 Mar 2025
Ozone Depleting Substances - updated guidance
3 Mar 2025
CDS Release 4.6.2.2 - Important guidance
29 Jan 2025
Changes affecting CDS declarations after 31st January 2025
27 Jan 2025