News / HMRC says new customs declaration system can run alongside CHIEF

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The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and freight software suppliers have welcomed indications that the UK HMRC is planning to extend the implementation period of its new customs system until next year.

Last week, HMRC indicated that implementation of the Customs Declaration System (CDS) would be in tandem with the continuing operation of the existing CHIEF system.

BIFA director general Robert Keen said: “In 2019, when HMRC announced its proposed plan for completing delivery of CDS and migrating traders from CHIEF to ...