CDSSG02010 - Introduction to the Step-By-Step Guide to using the UK Trade Tariff, CDS Volume 3

The Step-By-Step Guide contained in sections CDSSG05000 – CDSSG13000 of this Manual is designed to walk users of the UK Trade Tariff, CDS Volume 3 through the process of completing a CDS customs declaration or Customs Clearance Request (CCR).

It describes each action required in order to make a valid customs declaration or CCR to CDS,

However, to find specific guidance on what information must be provided in each data element of the customs declaration or customs clearance request (CCR), users must refer to the UK Trade Tariff, CDS Volume 3, as published on Gov.UK.

The Step-By-Step Guide is an aid to completing the customs declaration or customs clearance request (CCR). It is not a substitute for the Tariff.

Any screenshots or examples provided in this guidance manual are for illustrative purposes only and must only be used to assist in navigating, familiarising and using the UK Trade Tariff, CDS Volume 3.  None of the information provided in screenshots or examples should be used to complete a customs declaration or Customs Clearance Requests (CCR) as they are snapshots in time and the Declaration Completion Instructions provided in the UK Trade Tariff, CDS Volume 3 are regularly amended and updated.