Customs Declaration Service for Imports 

Online Workshop

 

Understand Import Declarations. Navigate CDS with Confidence.

Accurate customs declarations are essential for keeping goods moving, meeting HMRC requirements and avoiding costly errors.

Whether you complete import declarations yourself or rely on a customs agent or freight forwarder, understanding how the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) works can help you manage your import procedures more effectively.

Our practical online workshop provides an introduction to CDS import declarations, covering the information required, how declarations are structured and where to find the guidance needed to complete or check entries.

What You Will Learn

During this workshop, you'll explore:

  • Understanding CDS – what the Customs Declaration Service is and how it works

  • The import process – key stages and requirements for importing goods

  • Business responsibilities – understanding your obligations when making import declarations

  • CDS data elements – how declaration information is organised and used

  • Import declaration categories – understanding the relevant CDS data sets

  • Commodity classification – determining the correct commodity codes

  • Trade preferences – understanding their relevance to import declarations

  • Origin – the importance of origin information in customs declarations

  • CDS completion guidelines – guidance to help you navigate and complete entries

  • Checking import entries – reviewing declarations for accuracy

  • Sources of information – where to find official guidance and supporting resources

Why Attend?

Understanding CDS can help your business improve the accuracy of import declarations, identify potential errors and manage customs compliance more confidently.

This workshop will give you practical knowledge to help you:

  • Better understand the information required for import declarations

  • Communicate more effectively with customs agents and freight forwarders

  • Check import entries and identify potential discrepancies

  • Strengthen your understanding of customs responsibilities

  • Find the information needed to support accurate declarations

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is suitable for freight forwarders, customs agents, import administrators and businesses involved in importing goods into the UK.

It is particularly useful for those who complete import declarations, check entries submitted on their behalf or are considering managing their own customs declarations.

 

Event Details

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 15 April 2027

Time: 1.30pm to 4.30pm

Cost: Discounted fee £392 +VAT* | Full price £412 +VAT

*Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.

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