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Information to help you resolve this error code If you notice the CDS error code ‘CDS40013’ when completing your Supplementary Declaration, you will have entered an invalid value, such as an invalid commodity code. The error message will point to the field that should be reviewed. The resolution varies based on the field containing the […]

In August 2023, the Government published the final version of the Border Target Operating Model which confirmed that from 31 January 2024 some goods will face full customs controls when moved directly from Irish ports to Great Britain. Goods will need to complete import processes if they are being imported directly from Ireland into Great

Some updated features of the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS) are being tested in a public beta test. Users may notice a difference when they: report a receipt explain a delay, shortage or excess for a movement submit an alert about a movement or reject a movement cancel an electronic Administrative Document (eAD)  Other

The TSS offers an interactive Microsoft Teams screen sharing service, to give traders guidance and support for any tasks or issues they may face while using the TSS Portal. With this service, traders can directly see what is happening on-screen within the TSS system, providing them with a comprehensive solution to resolve different types of

The system update on 14 January provides new functionality for the Trader Support Service (TSS) Portal landing page. The declarations page has also been redesigned to make finding information easier. Updates to the system now mean that TSS is ready to accept XI EORIs. Guidance on when and how to use XI EORIs has been

In August 2023, the Government published the final version of the Border Target Operating Model, which confirmed that from 31 January 2024 some goods will face full customs controls when moved directly from Irish ports to Great Britain. Goods will need to complete import processes if they are being imported directly from Ireland into Great

It’s likely that over the coming weeks many traders will see error code CDS40066 as a result of updates to the commodity code structure where some codes are being added, changed or merged.  To support traders who are uncertain which commodity code applies to their goods, HMRC has implemented a Tariff Tool to search for

HMRC wrote to many businesses in 2023 to advise they are updating the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) and traders should use a valid Economic Operator Registration and Identification number (EORI) starting with prefix ‘XI’ when making declarations for goods movements into and out of Northern Ireland (NI). CDS is the HMRC system to which your

There are now less than 10 days to go until the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS) replaces the UK Trader Scheme (UKTS). If your business moves goods into Northern Ireland and is eligible to apply for UKIMS, please make sure you have completed your application. If your new authorisation is not processed by 30 September

How do I create a Template? For more information and guidance on how to take advantage of this functionality, please refer to the ENS Templates section of the ENS Step-by-step guide on NICTA.