Apply to use simplified declarations for exports

You can make a simplified declaration before you take your goods out of the UK.

This declaration process is in 2 parts. You may have to use it where you do not know full details of the export consignmentconsignment. are not known. For example, bulk grain consignments, where the weight or value of the goods for export are not known until the vessel is loaded.

The first part of your declaration does not need as much information as a full declaration.

When the declaration is accepted, you can move your goods or move them from your premises.

You’ll still need to give customs more information, but you send it later in a supplementary declaration.

You needmust tosubmit do this within 14 days of your goods departing the UK. If your movement includes more than one consignment, you must submit your declaration by the 10th calendar day of the month following export.

You cannot make simplified declarations for goods:goods that:

• coveredare by the Agricultural Policy
• subject to export licensing (exceptions apply)
• are subject to excise duty (exceptions apply)
• that require a full customs declaration

Simplified declarations cannot be used if goods

are entered into a special procedureprocedure, using authorisation by declaration.

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Types of declarations

You can use 2 types of simplified declaration:

• simplified declaration procedure
• entry in the declarant’s records

Simplified declaration procedure

The first part of this declaration is where you submit basic details of your goods to customs.

You will need to present your goods and declaration at one of the following:

• a port
• an airport
• a designated export place (an inland location approved by customs) — find out how to apply for designated export place approval

When your goods are cleared, you can usually then load and ship them without needing to present any supporting documents.

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You’ll still need to give customs more information, but you send it later in a supplementary declaration.

BothYou must submit both parts of the declaration are submitted electronically to customs. TheYou must use the same Declaration Unique Consignment Reference (DUCR) must be used on both parts of the declaration. This is so they can be linked and treated as a complete export declaration.

Find out how to submit pre-shipment advice.

Entry in the declarant’s records

This permits the details of the export consignment to be entered into the declarant’s records before export, without a pre-departure notification at the time of export.

You can do this when your goods are on your own premises. This type of submission can only be used for goods that do not need a pre-departure declaration. However, you must give a ‘notice of presentation’ for such goods using a form C21.

Entry in the Declarant’s Records (EIDR) at export is quite restrictive. This is because as it can only be used for direct exportsexports. andIt also requires any pre-departure notification to be waived. For these reasons, you can only use EIDR for:

• consignments below the value of £900 being exported under the Express Industries Memorandum of Understanding
• exports to the UK Continental Shelf
• goods leaving by pipeline or cable (fixed transport installation)

You cannot clear excise goods or goods that need a licence by entering their details in your records.

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Find out how to make an export declaration in your own records.

Who can apply

Authorisation conditions are different for the simplified declaration procedure and entry in the declarant’s records.

Simplified declaration procedure

To become authorised to use the simplified declaration procedure, you need to:

• have a good customs compliance record, including VAT Returns and duty deferments
• have a regular pattern of customs declarations against your EconomicEORI Operator Registration Identification (EORI) number
• show how you’ll record all declarations for no less than four4 years after their submission date

Entry in the declarant’s records

You must also show that:

• you manage your business in a way that allows customs to make effective compliance checks — for example, how you maintain the audit trail, how your business records are backed up and kept securesecure, and how you identify and handle errors related to the flow of goods and use of customs agents
• you have procedures in place to ensure you do not export prohibited goods or goods subject to a licence
• have no record of serious criminal offences related to your business activities

Your compliance record will be based on the last three3 years before you apply. During that period you should not have committed a serious infringement or repeated infringements of customs rules.

How to apply

1. Complete form C&E48 to apply for authorisation to use simplified declarations for exports.

2. Send yourit completedto formHMRC tousing the address on the form — unless you’re a large business or applying under Express Industries Memorandum of understanding.

If you’re a large business

Send the form to your Customer Compliance Manager (CCM) and your regional Large Business ‘contact us’ mailbox.

if you’re applying under Express Industries Memorandum of Understanding

If you’re applying for entry into the declarant’s records under the Express Industries Memorandum of understanding, check if you need approval for fast parcel operators exporting under a memorandum of understanding.

After you’ve applied

HMRC will visit your premises to check your records and computer systems.

Once you’re authorised, your systems and records will be periodically audited by customs staffstaff. This is to check that you’re complying with the terms and conditions of your authorisation.