Customs Declaration Service for Imports
Online Workshop
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) is the replacement for the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system. Whether doing declarations yourself or checking entries, this course will cover the information required and where to source information to help guide you through the process.
- What is CDS?
- Import process
- Business responsibilities
- Data elements explained
- Data elements to CHIEF box numbers
- Declaration category data sets for Imports
- Classification – determining the use of commodity codes
- Preferences
- Origin
- CDS completion guidelines
- Checking import entries
- Sources of Information
This event is essential for freight forwarders and customs agents, but also for any importing businesses that want to know more about how customs declarations are done on their behalf, and those who are considering completing their own customs declarations.
Our professional export training is now live online
Venue: Videoconference via Zoom
Date: 29 January 2026
Time: from 1.30pm to 4.30pm
Discounted rate £392 +VAT*
Full price £412 +VAT
Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.
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