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Importing into the UK
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Import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| All countries (1011) | Import control of fluorinated greenhouse gases | 517/2014 | ||
| Iran (IR) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/461 | ||
| Iraq (IQ) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction applies to goods covered under additional code: 4053 Optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048 |
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S.I. 2020/707 | |
| Iraq (IQ) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction does not apply to goods covered under additional code: 4099 Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
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S.I. 2020/707 | |
| Libya (LY) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | 2020 No. 1665 | ||
| North Korea (KP) | Import prohibition |
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S.I. 2019/411 | |
| Syria (SY) | Restriction on entry into free circulation |
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S.I. 2019/792 | |
| Ukraine (UA) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | S.I. 2022/395 |
Import duties
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Trade remedies, safeguards and retaliatory duties
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| Belarus (BY) | Additional duties | 35.00% | 2022 No. 598 | ||
| Russia (RU) | Additional duties | 35.00% | 2022 No. 598 |
Suspensions
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| All countries (1011) | Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms | 0.00% | 2020 No. 1431 |
Import VAT and excise
- Excise duties are not chargeable on this commodity.
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| Areas subject to VAT or Excise (1400) | Value added tax Standard rate | 20.00% |
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| Areas subject to VAT or Excise (1400) | Value added tax Additional code: VATZ VAT zero rate | 0.00% |
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Exporting from the UK
The commodity code for exporting and Intrastat reporting (opens in new tab) is 9018 9030.
UK export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| All countries (1011) | Export control | S.I. 2008/3231 | |||
| Iran (IR) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/461 | |||
| North Korea (KP) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/411 | |||
| Syria (SY) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/792 |
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Notes for commodity 9018903000
Chapter notes
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This chapter does not cover:
a. articles of a kind used in machines, appliances or for other technical uses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016), of leather or of composition leather (heading 4205) or of textile material (heading 5911);
b. supporting belts or other support articles of textile material, whose intended effect on the organ to be supported or held derives solely from their elasticity (for example, maternity belts, thoracic support bandages, abdominal support bandages, supports for joints or muscles) (Section XI);
c. refractory goods of heading 6903; ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of heading 6909;
d. glass mirrors, not optically worked, of heading 7009, or mirrors of base metal or of precious metal, not being optical elements (heading 8306 or Chapter 71);
e. goods of heading 7007, 7008, 7011, 7014, 7015 or 7017;
f. parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV) or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39), however, articles specially designed for use exclusively in implants in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences are to be classified in heading 9021;
g. pumps incorporating measuring devices, of heading 8413; weight-operated counting and checking machinery, or separately presented weights for balances (heading 8423); lifting or handling machinery (heading 8425 to 8428); paper or paperboard cutting machines of all kinds (heading 8441); fittings for adjusting work or tools on machine tools or water-jet cutting machines, of heading 8466, including fittings with optical devices for reading the scale (for example, optical dividing heads) but not those which are in themselves essentially optical instruments (for example, alignment telescopes); calculating machines (heading 8470); valves and other appliances of heading 8481; machines and apparatus (including apparatus for the projection or drawing of circuit patterns on sensitised semiconductor materials) of heading 8486;
h. searchlights or spotlights of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles (heading 8512); portable electric lamps of heading 8513; cinematographic sound recording, reproducing or re-recording apparatus (heading 8519); sound-heads (heading 8522); television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders (heading 8525); radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus or radio remote control apparatus (heading 8526); connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables (heading 8536); numerical control apparatus of heading 8537; sealed beam lamp units of heading 8539; optical fibre cables of heading 8544;
ij. searchlights or spotlights of heading 9405;
k. articles of Chapter 95;
l. monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, of heading 9620;
m. capacity measures, which are to be classified according to their constituent material; or
n. spools, reels or similar supports (which are to be classified according to their constituent material, for example, in heading 3923 or Section XV).
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Subject to note 1 above, parts and accessories for machines, apparatus, instruments or articles of this chapter are to be classified according to the following rules:
a. Parts and accessories which are goods included in any of the headings of this chapter or of Chapter 84, 85 or 91 (other than heading 8487, 8548 or 9033) are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings.
b. Other parts and accessories, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, instrument or apparatus, or with a number of machines, instruments or apparatus of the same heading (including a machine, instrument or apparatus of heading 9010, 9013 or 9031) are to be classified with the machines, instruments or apparatus of that kind;
c. All other parts and accessories are to be classified in heading 9033.
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The provisions of notes 3 and 4 to Section XVI apply also to this chapter.
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Heading 9005 does not apply to telescopic sights for fitting to arms, periscopic telescopes for fitting to submarines or tanks, or to telescopes for machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter or Section XVI; such telescopic sights and telescopes are to be classified in heading 9013.
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Measuring or checking optical instruments, appliances or machines which, but for this note, could be classified both in heading 9013 and in heading 9031 are to be classified in heading 9031.
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For the purposes of heading 9021, the expression ‘orthopaedic appliances’ means appliances for:
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Preventing or correcting bodily deformities; or
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Supporting or holding parts of the body following an illness, operation or injury.
Orthopaedic appliances include footwear and special insoles designed to correct orthopaedic conditions, provided that they are either (1) made to measure or (2) mass-produced, presented singly and not in pairs and designed to fit either foot equally.
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Heading 9032 applies only to:
a. instruments and apparatus for automatically controlling the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases, or for automatically controlling temperature, whether or not their operation depends on an electrical phenomenon which varies according to the factor to be automatically controlled, which are designed to bring this factor to, and maintain it at, a desired value, stabilised against disturbances, by constantly or periodically measuring its actual value; and
b. automatic regulators of electrical quantities, and instruments or apparatus for automatically controlling non-electrical quantities the operation of which depends on an electrical phenomenon varying according to the factor to be controlled, which are designed to bring this factor to, and maintain it at, a desired value, stabilised against disturbances, by constantly or periodically measuring its actual value.
Additional chapter notes
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For the purposes of codes 9015 30 10, 9025 80 40, 9026 10 21, 9026 10 29, 9026 20 20, 9026 80 20, 9027 10 10 and 9032 10 20, the expression ‘electronic’ means instruments and apparatus which incorporate one or more articles of heading 8540, 8541 or 8542 but for the purposes of the foregoing, no account shall be taken of articles of heading 8540, 8541 or 8542 which have solely the function of rectifying current or which are included in the power pack of instruments or apparatus.
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For the purposes of code 9021 10 10, the expression “orthopaedic appliances” means appliances which are specially designed for a particular orthopaedic purpose, in distinction to products that might be used for various purposes (for example, products for overstrained joints, ligaments or tendons caused by sporting activities, type writing, and products which simply alleviate pain in the defective or disabled part of the body, for example, caused by inflammation).
The “orthopaedic appliances” must completely prevent a specific movement of the defective or disabled part of the body (for example, joints, ligaments, tendons) in order to exclude further injuries or bodily deformities or an aggravation of such injuries or deformities, as distinct from other products that cannot prevent specific movements, yet prevent reflex movements (movements carried out subconsciously) through the relative inflexibility of those products due to, for example, flexible splints, pressure pads, non-elastic textile material, restrictions through “Velcro-type” straps”.
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Heading 9021 does not include mastectomy bras, see also the Additional chapter note to code6212 10 90.
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Heading 9031 does not include apparatus consisting of a bank note validator and cash boxes, see also the Additional chapter note to code 8472 90 80.
General Rules for the Interpretation of goods
Classification of goods in the Tariff shall be governed by the following principles:
Rule 1
The titles of sections, chapters and sub-chapters are provided for ease of reference only. For legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes and, provided such headings or notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions.
Rule 2
- Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken to include a reference to that article incomplete or unfinished, provided that, as presented, the incomplete or unfinished article has the essential character of the complete or finished article. It shall also be taken to include a reference to that article complete or finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by virtue of this rule), presented unassembled or disassembled.
- Any reference in a heading to a material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to mixtures or combinations of that material or substance with other materials or substances. Any reference to goods of a given material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to goods consisting wholly or partly of such material or substance. The classification of goods consisting of more than one material or substance shall be according to the principles of rule 3.
Rule 3
When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any other reason, goods are prima facie classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be effected as follows:
- the heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or more headings each refer to part only of the materials or substances contained in mixed or composite goods or to part only of the items in a set put up for retail sale, those headings are to be regarded as equally specific in relation to those goods, even if one of them gives a more complete or precise description of the goods;
- mixtures, composite goods consisting of different materials or made up of different components, and goods put up in sets for retail sale, which cannot be classified by reference to 3(a), shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character, insofar as this criterion is applicable;
- when goods cannot be classified by reference to 3(a) or (b), they shall be classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration.
Goods which cannot be classified in accordance with the above rules shall be classified under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin.
Rule 5
In addition to the foregoing provisions, the following rules shall apply in respect of the goods referred to therein:
- camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, drawing-instrument cases, necklace cases and similar containers, specially shaped or fitted to contain a specific article or set of articles, suitable for long-term use and presented with the articles for which they are intended, shall be classified with such articles when of a kind normally sold therewith. This rule does not, however, apply to containers which give the whole its essential character;
- subject to the provisions of rule 5(a), packing materials and packing containers ( 1 ) presented with the goods therein shall be classified with the goods if they are of a kind normally used for packing such goods. However, this provision is not binding when such packing materials or packing containers are clearly suitable for repetitive use.
Rule 6
For legal purposes, the classification of goods in the subheadings of a heading shall be determined according to the terms of those subheadings and any related subheading notes and, mutatis mutandis, to the above rules, on the understanding that only subheadings at the same level are comparable. For the purposes of this rule, the relative section and chapter notes also apply, unless the context requires otherwise.
| Code | Description |
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| TN207 | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| TN209 | The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| TN701 |
According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9), as retained in UK Law, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established. (b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014, as retained in UK Law, or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement |
Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms for All countries
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
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| C990 |
End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446) |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
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| C990 | Provide the authorisation decision number for the Authorised Use/End-Use authorisation ships and platforms in the format: • 2 digit code identifying the member state of authorisation, e.g., GB. • 3 digit code indicating that an Authorised Use/End-Use authorisation ships and platforms is held, i.e., EUS (Authorisation code) • followed by the authorisation reference number. C990 must be used in conjunction with DE 1/11 code 1SW - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
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| EU003 | According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods. |
| TM510 |
1. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels. 2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of: (a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms: (1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or (2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms. (b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland. |
Import control of fluorinated greenhouse gases for All countries
From 1 Feb 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
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| 9066 |
Undertaking declares goods are imported directly to Northern Ireland. Goods are to be placed directly on the market in Northern Ireland and are not released for free circulation in Great Britain. |
Import allowed
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| Y986 |
Goods that are covered by an ecodesign or military exemption. |
Import allowed
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| Y926 |
Goods not concerned by import prohibition on fluorinated greenhouse gases (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) |
Import allowed
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| Y054 + Y950 + Y123 |
Meet all conditions Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and Goods other than pre-charged equipment with hydrofluorocarbons (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and
Undertaking declares that they are registered for the GB FGas Service. |
Import allowed
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| Y053 + Y950 + Y123 |
Meet all conditions Goods not concerned by labelling requirements on fluorinated greenhouse gases as referred to Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and Goods other than pre-charged equipment with hydrofluorocarbons (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and
Undertaking declares that they are registered for the GB FGas Service. |
Import allowed
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| Y054 + Y950 + Y124 |
Meet all conditions Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and Goods other than pre-charged equipment with hydrofluorocarbons (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and
Undertaking declares that they do not need to be registered for the GB FGas Service to comply with reporting requirements. |
Import allowed
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| Y053 + Y950 + Y124 |
Meet all conditions Goods not concerned by labelling requirements on fluorinated greenhouse gases as referred to Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and Goods other than pre-charged equipment with hydrofluorocarbons (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and
Undertaking declares that they do not need to be registered for the GB FGas Service to comply with reporting requirements. |
Import allowed
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| Y054 + Y950 + Y976 |
Meet all conditions Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and Goods other than pre-charged equipment with hydrofluorocarbons (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and
Undertaking declares that they do not need to be registered for the GB FGas Service to comply with quota requirements. |
Import allowed
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| Y053 + Y950 + Y976 |
Meet all conditions Goods not concerned by labelling requirements on fluorinated greenhouse gases as referred to Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and Goods other than pre-charged equipment with hydrofluorocarbons (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and
Undertaking declares that they do not need to be registered for the GB FGas Service to comply with quota requirements. |
Import allowed
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
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| 9066 | Complete statement ‘Northern Ireland Import’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the equipment containing fluorinated gas is being imported and placed on the market in Northern Ireland, and will not be released for free circulation in Great Britain. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y986 | For imports into Great Britain complete statement ‘Ecodesign or military exemption’. Use of this code on a GB declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to the ecodesign or military exemption. For imports into Northern Ireland: Complete statement ‘Article 11(1) or 11(2) exempt’. Use of this code on a Northern Ireland declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption under Article 11(1) and/or 11(2) of Regulation (EU) No. 2024/573. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y926 | Complete statement ‘Excluded from prohibition’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not subject to the import prohibition on fluorinated greenhouse gases. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y054 | Complete statement ‘Labelled, Art 12’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are labelled as per Article 12 of the appropriate legislation. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y950 | Complete statement ‘Art 14.1 Reg 517/2014 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not pre-charged with hydrofluorocarbons or Article 14.1 of Regulation No 517/2014 does not apply. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y123 | For imports into, and exports from, Great Britain: Complete both document ID and document reason with statement ‘FGAS Registered’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are imported or exported by an undertaking registered under the fluorinated gas legislation. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate compliance with the registration obligations, which must be produced on demand. For imports into, and exports from, Northern Ireland: Complete both document ID and document reason with the EU FGas registration identification number. The declared EU FGas registration identification number will be validated against the EU data base, so must not be completed with a GB FGas Organisation ID. - No document status code is required. |
| Y053 | Enter a plain language description of the product to confirm that it is not one of those listed in paragraph 1 of Article 12 Regulation (EU) No 517/2014. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are eligible for an exemption under Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 517/2014. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y124 | Complete statement ‘Excluded from Reg 517/2014’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption from the registration requirement according to Art. 19.1 and 19.4 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014, and Article 1.2 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 1191/2014 as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1375. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y976 | Complete statement ‘Excluded from Reg 1191/2014’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not fall under the registration obligation defined in Article 1.2 of Regulation (EU) 1191/2014 as amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1375. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
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| CD754 |
Advice on using document code Y986: The importer has checked relevant legislation and guidance and confirms declared goods benefit from the military exemption (Article 11.1) or the ecodesign exemption (Article 11.2) of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). The declared goods are exempt from prohibition for placing on the market in Great Britain (Annex III of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014) on the basis that the declared goods are demonstrated to be military equipment or where the goods are demonstrated to comply with Directive 2009/125/EC where due to higher energy efficiency during its operation, its lifecycle carbon dioxide equivalent emissions would be lower than those of equivalent equipment which meets relevant ecodesign requirements and does not contain hydrofluorocarbons. Supporting evidence is required. This declaration may be audited. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bans-on-f-gas-in-new-products-and-equipment-current-and-future. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD755 |
Advice on using document code Y926: The importer has checked relevant legislation and guidance and confirms declared goods are not concerned by Article 11.1 Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). Or The declared goods are concerned by, but do not fall within the prohibitions listed in Annex III of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bans-on-f-gas-in-new-products-and-equipment-current-and-future. Supporting evidence is required. This declaration may be audited. Undertakings must have sufficient quota or quota authorisation to cover the amount of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) imported in excess of 100 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent per calendar year. You must be registered on the GB FGas Service to undertake a quota transaction. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD756 |
Advice on using document code Y054: The importer has checked relevant legislation and guidance and confirms declared goods containing fluorinated greenhouse gas and placed on the market in Great Britain are labelled in accordance with Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/labelling-f-gas-equipment-you-produce-import-or-install. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD757 |
Advice on using document code Y053: The importer has checked relevant legislation and guidance and confirms declared goods containing fluorinated greenhouse gas and placed on the market in Great Britain are not required to be labelled in accordance with Article 12, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/labelling-f-gas-equipment-you-produce-import-or-install. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD763 |
Advice on using document code Y950: The importer has checked relevant legislation and guidance and confirms declared goods are not refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) equipment pre-charged with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as defined in Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). The importer must provide evidence that the goods are not RACHP equipment. Or The importer must provide evidence that the RACHP equipment does not contain HFCs or mixtures containing HFCs. This declaration may be subject to audit. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/import-export-or-manufacture-equipment-pre-charged-with-f-gas For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD767 |
Advice on using document code Y123: Undertaking declares that they are registered on the GB FGas Service in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). Undertaking declares that they are registered on the GB F Gas Service in order to comply with fluorinated greenhouse gas reporting requirements in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). You must be registered on the GB FGas Service to apply for quota or conduct a quota transaction if needed (import hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)) in excess 100 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent in bulk or HFCs pre-charged in refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump equipment (RACHP) in order to comply with Article 14 (1) and Article 15 (1) of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-for-quota-to-produce-or-import-f-gas https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/incumbent-f-gas-quota-holders-and-authorisation-managers-in-great-britain You must be registered on the FGas Service to submit an annual activity report as required by Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). You must be registered on the GB FGas Service to submit a verification document in accordance with Article 14 (2) of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) if you import more than 100 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent pre-charged in RACHP equipment in a calendar year. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/record-and-report-f-gas-and-equipment-you-produce-or-import#verification-documents https://register.fluorinated-gas.service.gov.uk/register/index For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD768 |
Advice on using document code Y124: Undertaking importing less than 100 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent of fluorinated greenhouse gases per calendar year specified in Article 19.1 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) for bulk imports, or less than 500 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent per calendar year specified in Article 19.4 for products and equipment imports, and therefore not covered by the reporting requirement, and is not registered on the GB FGas Service. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/record-and-report-f-gas-and-equipment-you-produce-or-import https://www.gov.uk/guidance/calculate-the-carbon-dioxide-equivalent-quantity-of-an-f-gas For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD769 |
Advice on using document code Y976: Undertaking declares that they are not registered on the GB FGas Service. The undertaking has only imported goods that do not require registration in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain). Or Undertaking declares that they have imported less than 100 tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in bulk or in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment (RACHP), and do not need to obtain quota/quota authorisations and therefore do not need to be registered on the GB Fgas Service. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders |
| CD770 |
Advice on using document code 9066: Undertaking declares goods are imported directly to Northern Ireland. Goods are to be placed directly on the market in Northern Ireland and are not released for free circulation in Great Britain. |
| CD771 |
Undertakings that import cylinders containing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or mixtures containing HFCs and undertakings importing refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) equipment should provide the total tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent for the consignment. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/calculate-the-carbon-dioxide-equivalent-quantity-of-an-f-gas. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
| CD772 |
Undertakings that are registered in the GB FGas Service in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain) and have selected Y123 should provide their GB FGas Organisation ID as provided by the Environment Agency. For further information relating to goods affected by Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 (as retained in UK law and as applicable in Great Britain), please refer to https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fluorinated-gas-f-gas-guidance-for-users-producers-and-traders. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Standard and Enhanced Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
|
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Standard and Enhanced Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
|
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Comprehensive Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
|
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 03026 | UK VAT zero rate |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| VATZ | VAT zero rate |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 03020 | UK VAT standard rate |
Tariff preference for CPTPP All Members
From 24 Dec 2024 to 21 Jun 2026
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9081 |
Goods declared under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9081 | In the document ID field, enter the appropriate code 9U01, 9U02 or 9U03 to indicate which document code has been used for the CPTPP Certification of Origin. Note: one of the document codes 9U01, 9U02 or 9U03 must be declared in addition to document code 9081 - Use one of the following document status codes: JP |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| RT001 |
To claim preference under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Document Code 9081 must be declared in D.E. 2/3 in addition to the appropriate Certification of Origin Document Code detailed below:
Information on declaring these Document Codes in D.E. 2/3 can be found in the CDS guidance on GOV.UK The Minimum Data Requirements for what should be included in a Certification of Origin is set out in Annex I of the CPTPP Origin Reference Document (available on the GOV.UK link). |
Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Australia
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
Codes U110 and U111 must be declared with one of the following document status codes (opens in new window): AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB. |
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 300 series. |
| DE 5/16 |
The data element must be completed with the country of preferential origin. |
Additional duties for Belarus
From 1 Jun 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9014 |
Goods of Belarusian or Russian origin exported from any country before 1st June 2022. |
Measure not applicable
|
|
No document provided |
Apply the mentioned duty
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9014 | Complete statement ‘Exported before 1st June 2022’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods were exported from Russia or Belarus before 1st June 2022 and qualify for exemption from additional duties applied under The Customs (Additional Duty) (Russia and Belarus) Amendment Regulations 2022. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN060 | Goods of Russian or Belarusian origin that were exported out of Russia and Belarus before 1st June 2022 as per The Customs (Additional Duty) (Russia and Belarus) Amendment Regulations 2022 are exempt from these additional duties and document code 9014 should be used. You may need to provide commercial evidence to HMRC when using this Document Code. |
Tariff preference for Israel
From 1 Sep 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y864 |
The proof of origin indicates that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. |
Apply the mentioned duty
|
|
No document provided |
Measure not applicable
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y864 | Complete statement ‘Originating conditions met’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate the origin of the goods and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD785 | The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: List of non-eligible locations |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM570 | The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4053 | Optical, photographic or cinematographic apparatus, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048 |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4099 | Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Iran
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y966 |
Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y966 | Complete statement ‘Reg 267/2012 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012). Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Libya
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y920 |
Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y920 | Complete statement ‘Not covered by footnote’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in the footnotes linked to the measure. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
Codes U110 and U111 must be declared with one of the following document status codes (opens in new window): AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB. |
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 300 series. |
| DE 5/16 |
The data element must be completed with the country of preferential origin. |
Additional duties for Russia
From 1 Jun 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9014 |
Goods of Belarusian or Russian origin exported from any country before 1st June 2022. |
Measure not applicable
|
|
No document provided |
Apply the mentioned duty
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9014 | Complete statement ‘Exported before 1st June 2022’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods were exported from Russia or Belarus before 1st June 2022 and qualify for exemption from additional duties applied under The Customs (Additional Duty) (Russia and Belarus) Amendment Regulations 2022. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN060 | Goods of Russian or Belarusian origin that were exported out of Russia and Belarus before 1st June 2022 as per The Customs (Additional Duty) (Russia and Belarus) Amendment Regulations 2022 are exempt from these additional duties and document code 9014 should be used. You may need to provide commercial evidence to HMRC when using this Document Code. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Ukraine
From 30 Mar 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9009 |
Goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory with a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9010 |
Goods originating specifically in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts if related to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022: Import allowed subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022, and the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade being informed at least ten working days in advance of this exception being used. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9017 |
Goods exported from an area of Ukraine under the control of the Ukrainian government |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9009 | Complete statement ‘Exempt from prohibition’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory are covered by a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities and entitled to an exemption from the prohibition on the import of goods originating in the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine . Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| 9010 | Complete statement ‘Contractual exemption’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption from the prohibition imposed on goods originating in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts on the basis that they relate to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022 and subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022. It is further a legal declaration that the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade was informed at least ten working days in advance of this exception being used. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exception, which must be produced on demand. |
| 9017 | Complete statement ‘From Government Controlled Area’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods were exported from an area of Ukraine which was under the control of the Ukrainian government at the time of export. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN008 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Export control for All countries
From 1 Feb 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9104 |
Standard individual Export Licence: military goods and dual use goods subject to UK export controls. |
Export allowed
|
| 9Y07 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9104 | Enter the following - — For an Open General Export Licence enter GBOGE followed by the licence number — For Open Individual Export Licence enter GBOIE followed by the licence number — For Standard Individual Export Licences enter GBSIE followed by the licence number — For Standard Individual Transhipment Licence enter GBSIT followed by the licence number If using more than one licence then a separate 9104 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. For supplementary declarations use EA, IA, JA, or UA as appropriate.
|
| 9Y07 | Complete statement ‘Licence Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the consignment does no require an export licence. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX001 | The export of these items may be controlled under the Export Control Order 2008 as amended. Please refer to the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Iran
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C052 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, or XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation document in the Document Identifier (Second Component). If using more than one document then a separate C052 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each document. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Specific document’ in the document reason field. For status code XX: In addition to completing the Document ID field, enter text ‘Exempt’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XW, XX |
| Y999 | For Imports: In the Document Reason field, complete the reference number of the document which provides proof that the products were already on the way to the Union on 21st June 2025 and remain eligible for preference under the terms of Article 2 of Reg. 2025/1206. For exports: Complete statement ‘CDS Waiver’. Use of this code on an export declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require the certificate or licence shown. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX010 | The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for North Korea
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C052 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, or XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation document in the Document Identifier (Second Component). If using more than one document then a separate C052 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each document. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Specific document’ in the document reason field. For status code XX: In addition to completing the Document ID field, enter text ‘Exempt’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XW, XX |
| Y999 | For Imports: In the Document Reason field, complete the reference number of the document which provides proof that the products were already on the way to the Union on 21st June 2025 and remain eligible for preference under the terms of Article 2 of Reg. 2025/1206. For exports: Complete statement ‘CDS Waiver’. Use of this code on an export declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require the certificate or licence shown. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX008 | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Syria
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C052 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, or XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation document in the Document Identifier (Second Component). If using more than one document then a separate C052 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each document. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Specific document’ in the document reason field. For status code XX: In addition to completing the Document ID field, enter text ‘Exempt’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XW, XX |
| Y999 | For Imports: In the Document Reason field, complete the reference number of the document which provides proof that the products were already on the way to the Union on 21st June 2025 and remain eligible for preference under the terms of Article 2 of Reg. 2025/1206. For exports: Complete statement ‘CDS Waiver’. Use of this code on an export declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require the certificate or licence shown. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX013 | The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
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