Report a problem using the Customs Declaration Service
Find out what to do if you experience a problem whilst submitting a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service.
If you find a problem when using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to move goods across the border, check:
If you cannot solve the problem, use the online form to report this to HMRC CDS Operations.
Who should use this form
You should use this form to report a problem when using the Customs Declaration Service if you바카라 사이트™re:
- an importer or exporter
- an agent of an importer or exporter
- a software house
- a Community System Provider (CSP)
- a government department
- a Loader or Carrier
Who should not use this form
You should not use this form to report a problem with:
- registering for the Customs Declaration Service 바카라 사이트” contact Imports and exports: general enquiries
- the Customs Financial Account 바카라 사이트” select the 바카라 사이트˜Get help with this page바카라 사이트™ link at the bottom of the screen where the problem occurs and provide details of what you were doing and what went wrong
- a declaration submitted in the test environment (Trader Dress Rehearsal) 바카라 사이트” email tdrcommunications@hmrc.gov.uk
What you바카라 사이트™ll need
For imports
Before you start the form, you may need:
- your Local Reference Number
- your Movement Reference Number
- the error code you바카라 사이트™ve received
- a description of the problem you are experiencing
For exports
Before you start the form, you may need:
- your Declaration Unique Consignment Reference
- your Master Unique Consignment Refence
- your movement details, such as the date of movement, location and details of goods, commodity codes and country of destination
- the inventory details status message
- the conversation ID from your software
- the error code you바카라 사이트™ve received
- a description of the problem you are experiencing
Submit the form
The online form will ask you a series of questions to understand the problem you바카라 사이트™re having and urgency of the issue.
Follow the instructions on each page to submit your responses and complete the form.
You바카라 사이트™ll be able to:
- save your application and return to it later
- check your answers at the end of the online form before submitting
- print out a copy of your completed form
The form will not remain available online after you have submitted it.
After you submit the form
After you바카라 사이트™ve submitted the form, you바카라 사이트™ll receive a confirmation email with a reference number.
If your problem is considered urgent, you바카라 사이트™ll receive a response within 2 hours. All other problems will be responded to within 24 hours.
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You should now call the Imports and exports helpline to report a problem when registering for the Customs Declaration Service.
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