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Find out what to do if you experience a problem whilst submitting a declaration using the Customs Declaration Service.
If you cannot solve the problem, use the online form to report this to HMRC CDS Operations.
Who should use this form
You should use this form to report a problem when using the Customs Declaration Service if you’re:
- an importer or exporter
- an agent of an importer or exporter
- a software house
- a Community System Provider ( CSP)
- a government department
- a Loader or Carrier
Who should not use this form
You should not use this form to report a problem with:
- registering for the Customs Declaration Service —contact Imports and exports: general enquiries
- the Customs Financial Account — select the ‘Get help with this page’ link at the bottom of the screen where the problem occurs and provide details of what you were doing and what went wrong
- a declaration submitted in the test environment (Trader Dress Rehearsal) —
What you’ll need
Before you start the form, for imports you may need:
- your Local Reference Number
- your Movement Reference Number
- the error code you’ve received
- a description of the problem you are experiencing
Before you start the form, for exports you may need:
- your Declaration Unique Consignment Reference
- your Master Unique Consignment Refence
- your movement details, such as the date of movement, location and details of goods, commodity codes and country of destination
- the inventory details status message
- the conversation ID from your software
- the error code you’ve received
- a description of the problem you are experiencing
Submit the form
The online form will ask you a series of questions to understand the problem you’re having and urgency of the issue.
Follow the instructions on each page to submit your responses and complete the form.
You’ll be able to:
- save your application and return to it later
- check your answers at the end of the online form before submitting
- print out a copy of your completed form
The form will not remain available online after you have submitted it.