Make an amendment to export declarations
Use the online service (form C81) to make an amendment to export declarations for statistical purposes only.
This online service is used for statistical purposes only. It will not update your original declaration submitted to the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) or Customs Declaration Service (CDS). You should enter the details from the original entry and the amended details.
If you’re amending an export licence declaration you must fill in an online C1700 form.
Before you amend your information
To submit an amendment online, you will need details of the declaration you want to amend, including the:
- entry date
- entry number (if using CHIEF)
- entry processing unit (if using CHIEF)
- Movement Reference Number (if using the Customs Declaration Service)
- Unique Consignment Reference
You’ll also need:
- your company details (company name, email address and number)
- details of the declaration entries you want to amend, including what you originally declared, and the correct details
- a description of the goods
How to make an amendment
Use the online service to make an amendment to export declarations.
If you cannot use the online service, contact the helpdesk on 03000 594 231 or send an email to: intrastatenquiries@hmrc.gov.uk.
Updates to this page
Last updated 18 December 2023 + show all updates
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The page has been updated to clarify that the C81 form is for statistical purposes only, and will not update your original export declaration.
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Guidance has been updated to explain that you must also complete form C1700 if you're amending an export license declaration.
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You can now use the online service to make an amendment to export declarations for Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) and Customs Declarations Service. What you'll need to make an amendment has also been updated.
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This page has been updated because the Brexit transition period has ended.
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