CHIEF being replaced with CDS

All importers and exporters who participate in customs declarations in the UK need to be ready for the change from CHIEF to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

All traders, agents or freight forwarders involved in exporting and importing to and from the UK will need to migrate to CDS.

Please click on the link below for information and guidance on how to ensure a smooth transition on to the new platform. 

You must take action as described in our guide to register with CDS and continue to import and/or export through DSV.

Full information and useful links are supplied in our Guide, click on the link below to download a pdf version with active hyperlinks for you to easily navigate to the necessary sites.

Download CDS Guide