Year: 2026

Businesses that regularly import goods or operate under common and Union transit procedures can apply for a customs comprehensive guarantee to secure their payment obligations for customs duty, excise duty, and import VAT. This single guarantee covers multiple duty and tax liabilities, streamlining the compliance process for frequent traders. The guarantee replaces the need for individual security arrangements for each transaction type, simplifying administration for businesses engaged in regular importation activities.

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HMRC has released a screening equality impact assessment examining the European Union Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) system and the goods vehicle movement service. The assessment evaluates how these services may affect different population groups. This screening determines whether a full equality impact assessment is needed for these trade compliance functions.

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HMRC maintains a register of authorised software developers qualified to provide Customs Declaration Service applications. Businesses using customs declaration software should ensure their provider appears on this official list to guarantee compliance with UK customs requirements and system compatibility.

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HMRC provides guidance on subscribing to the Customs Declaration Service and verifying existing access to the platform. The service allows authorised users to submit customs declarations electronically. Businesses and customs agents should follow HMRC’s subscription process to gain access to this digital declaration system.

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HMRC has released its publication schedule for National and Official Statistics, outlining when key data releases will be made available. The schedule includes provisions for announcements regarding any changes or updates to planned release dates. This resource helps businesses, agents, and compliance professionals anticipate the availability of critical trade and customs statistics needed for planning and reporting.

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HMRC has published guidance for businesses involved in trading and transporting goods between Northern Ireland and other destinations. The resource covers preparation requirements for companies engaging in cross-border movements of goods to and from Northern Ireland. This guidance applies to importers, exporters and logistics operators handling goods in this territory.

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HMRC has published detailed completion instructions for the 3-digit Export Additional Procedure Codes used in Data Element 1/11 of Customs Clearance Requests. The guidance specifies how exporters and customs agents should apply each code when declaring goods for export. This appendix provides the specific rules required for correctly selecting and using these procedure codes in CCR submissions to ensure compliance with customs requirements.

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HMRC has published guidance on how to correctly complete Data Element 1/11 when submitting Customs Clearance Requests using the C21i form, detailing the specific rules that apply to each 3-digit Import Additional Procedure Code. This appendix provides traders and customs practitioners with the detailed instructions needed to ensure accurate classification and processing of imports under different procedure codes. The guidance clarifies which codes can be used for various import scenarios and the corresponding data requirements for each code.

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HMRC has released comprehensive guidance on how to complete data elements when submitting import declarations through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). The instructions cover the specific information and formatting requirements traders must follow when making declarations to the system. This guidance is essential for importers and customs agents to ensure declarations are properly formatted and contain all necessary data fields. The guidance applies to anyone filing import declarations via CDS.

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HMRC has released guidance on how to work around known issues affecting the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for businesses submitting customs clearance requests and declarations. The guidance provides practical solutions for users encountering problems during the declaration completion process. This resource is intended to help traders continue processing customs submissions while CDS technical issues are being resolved.

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