Export declarations move from CHIEF to CDS.
- Tue, March 12, 2024
- 1 minute read
Register for CDS
Exporters not yet registered for CDS must register now, while those already registered for CDS imports do not need to take any further registration steps for exports.
To register for CDS, you need the following details:
- A Government Gateway user ID
- GB EORI number
- Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR)
- The address of your business that is hold in the customs records
- National Insurance number if you’re an individual or sole trader
- The date you started your business
Register for the Customs Declaration System here and follow the steps.
Authorise and instruct your customs agent, Gaston Schul
Make sure you authorise Gaston Schul to act as your customs broker within CDS. You may also need to:
- Use the CDS Finance Dashboard to set up, check or update which customs agents can use your accounts.
- Instruct us about any changes to your preferred method of payment.
- Let us know about the Incoterms, awareness for all values, location information, and nature of transaction information.
CDS training course
Gaston Schul’s Academy offers in-house and online training sessions tailored to your needs and knowledge level. Our CDS training course provides you with everything you need to know to successfully set up and use the Customs Declaration System. Learn from our customs experts and take the chance to ask questions one-on-one.
Interested in a CDS training course? Please contact sales.uk@gaston-schul.com for more information and bookings.
Need help?
In case you have further questions or want assistance with the change to CDS, please contact sales.uk@gaston-schul.com. Our customs experts are ready to help you continue hassle-free trading.
Q&A
Click here and follow the steps.
No, if you’re already registered for CDS for imports, then no further registration is required.
Yes, you need a GB EORI number to register for CDS.
All information will be stored on your financial dashboard. See the following link for examples of the reports available from HMRC. Click here.
Please contact sales.uk@gaston-schul.com or call +44 (0) 1394 763060, our customs experts are happy to help.
Yes, we do offer CDS training courses through our Academy service. Please contact sales.uk@gaston-schul.com for further information and bookings.
CDS stands for Customs Declaration System.
CHIEF is nearly 30 years old and its technology is outdated. CDS offers modern capabilities that can efficiently handle all declaration types and the full UK Trade Tariff. Using one unified customs system will streamline processes for traders, reduce costs for taxpayers, and allow border operations to be fit for the future. After three decades, it is time to upgrade.
