Data Elements in CDS replace 'Boxes' in CHIEF. While boxes and data elements are similar, they are not exactly the same.
In CDS, you may need to complete up to 76 data elements for imports and 65 for exports, depending on the type of declaration and situation.
Data Elements are divided into eight groups -
- Message information (inc Procedure Codes and Additional Procedure Codes) - relates to the whole declaration or individual items on the declaration
- References - accompanying documents/certificates for items and authorisation
- Parties - who is involved in making the declaration within the supply chain
- Valuation information and Taxes - the value of the goods. VAT, duties due, means of payment
- Dates/Times/Periods/Places/Countries/Region - countries involved, goods arrival time, onward supply locations, shipped to/from
- Goods identification - codes to identify specific goods. Quantities, packages, weight, measurement, description
- Transport information - modes of transport between third country and final destination
- Other - statistical, tariff and guarantee related data. Unpaid customs duties, licences.
More information is available in the UK Government CDS guide.
The person making the customs declaration in his own name or the person in whose name a customs declaration is made.
A credit account opened with HMRC where import duty and VAT is paid once a month. Requires a bank guarantee to cover 2 months worth of duty/VAT spend.
Use the CustomsLink deferment account to avoid being stopped and delayed at port. Contact us for more information.
The Government department responsible, for UK policy in relation to CAP.
Charges assessed by a carrier to a shipper or consignee for holding containers, trailers, railcars etc. longer than agreed.
