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CDS Customs Declaration Training, Part 1

Learn how to successfully lodge customs declarations with CDS

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400 British pounds
Customs Manager Ltd

Service Description

HMRC will gradually reduce CHIEF services, with functionality switched off in 2 phases. From: Friday 30 September 2022, you will not be able to make import declarations using CHIEF Friday 31 March 2023, you will not be able to make export declarations using CHIEF and the National Export System (NES). Time to learn how to lodge customs declarations using CDS. This practical training course – which comes in two parts - is suitable for anyone who has to complete (or instruct those who have to) customs declarations in the United Kingdom and will be responsible for goods at the border (for example traders, haulers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and other professionals). It looks at how CDS is used to make customs declarations. Some basic understanding of an SAD document and completing customs declarations is required. If you need a foundations course on customs declarations, the Who? Where? When? How?, please join our "Customs Declarations ESSENTIALS" training first. Highlights - CHIEF and CDS compared - Benefits and Feature of CDS - A walkthrough the eight Data Elements Groups - Understanding Header and Item Level Information - A look at Procedure and Additional Procedure Codes - Procedure Codes challenge - The problem of Data Element 2/3 (Documents, Certificates etc) - Additional Information Statements - correct! - Using the right software to lodge CDS - Decipher Error Codes in CDS - A look at the HMRC manual on CDS - Ensuring Data quality and accuracy - Effective and efficient broker management - Practical exercises - Q&A Participants book both courses together. The course will involve a total of eight hours of face time, split over two dates. Students must complete both sessions to complete the course.


Contact Details

  • 66 Long Lane, Barbican, London, UK


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