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Import duties
The table below lists the import duties that apply to the import of commodity 4205009000.
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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% | R2658/87 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Airworthiness tariff suspension | 0.00% | R1517/18 |
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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EU import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | Import control - CITES | R0966/23 | ||
| All countries (1011) excluding Ceuta, Melilla | Import prohibition on goods for torture and repression | R0125/19 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Import control on seal products | R1850/15 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Import control on cat and dog fur | R1523/07 | ||
| All third countries (1008) excluding Andorra, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland | Veterinary control | R0632/21 | ||
| European Union (EU) | Veterinary control | R0632/21 | ||
| Faroe Islands (FO) | Veterinary control | R0632/21 | ||
| Greenland (GL) | Veterinary control | R0632/21 | ||
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (KP) | Import control on luxury goods | R2062/17 | ||
| Ukraine (UA) | Import control | R0692/14 | ||
| Ukraine (UA) | Import control | R0263/22 |
UK import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | Import control - CITES | 2021 No. 54 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Import prohibition on goods for torture and repression | S.I. 2020/1479 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Import control on seal products | 2018 No. 1034 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Import control on cat and dog fur | S.I. 2009/1056 | ||
| All third countries (1008) | Veterinary control | S.I. 2019/782 | ||
| Belarus (BY) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | 2022 No. 748 | ||
| Iran (IR) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/461 | ||
| 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 | |
| North Korea (KP) | Import control on luxury goods | S.I. 2019/411 | ||
| Russia (RU) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | 2022 No. 748 | ||
| Russia (RU) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/855 | ||
| 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 |
Exporting from Northern Ireland
The commodity code for exporting and Intrastat reporting (opens in new tab) is 4205 0090.
UK export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | Goods for torture and repression, export restriction | 2019 No. 125 | |||
| All countries (1011) | Export control - CITES | 2021 No. 54 | |||
| All countries (1011) | Export control on cat and dog fur | S.I. 2009/1056 | |||
| All countries (1011) | Export control | S.I. 2008/3231 | |||
| Belarus (BY) | Restriction on export | 2022 No. 748 | |||
| North Korea (KP) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/411 | |||
| Russia (RU) | Restriction on export | X0452/22 |
EU export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All third countries (1008) excluding Ceuta, Melilla | Goods for torture and repression, export prohibition | R0125/19 | |||
| All third countries (1008) excluding Ceuta, Melilla | Goods for torture and repression, export restriction | R0125/19 | |||
| All third countries (1008) | Export control - CITES | R0966/23 | |||
| All third countries (1008) | Export control on cat and dog fur | R1523/07 | |||
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (KP) | Export control on luxury goods | R2062/17 | |||
| Russian Federation (RU) | Export control on luxury goods | R0833/14 |
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Preferential rules of origin
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Non-preferential rules of origin
The Customs (Origin of Chargeable Goods) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (opens in new tab)
Non-preferential rules of origin allows the implementation of several commercial policy measures such as:
- anti-dumping duties
- countervailing duties
- trade embargoes
- safeguarding measures
- quantitative restrictions
- tariff quotas
They are also used for trade statistics, public tenders and origin marking.
Notes for commodity 4205009000
Chapter notes
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For the purpose of this chapter, the term ‘leather’ includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather.
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This chapter does not cover:
a. sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 3006);
b. articles of apparel and clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with fur skin or artificial fur or to which fur skin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 4303 or 4304);
c. made up articles of netting (heading 5608);
d. articles of Chapter 64;
e. headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65;
f. whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 6602;
g. cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 7117);
h. fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally, Section XV);
(ij) strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 9209);
k. articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings);
l. articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or
m. buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 9606.
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(A) In addition to the provisions of note 2 above, heading 4202 does not cover:
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a. bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 3923);
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b. articles of plaiting materials (heading 4602).
(B) Articles of heading 4202 and 4203 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings, even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71.
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For the purposes of heading 4203, the expression ‘articles of apparel and clothing accessories’ applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 9113).
Additional note
- For the purposes of the subheadings of heading 4202, the term ‘outer surface’ is to refer to the material of the outer surface of the container being visible to the naked eye, even where this material is the outer layer of a combination of materials which makes up the outer material of the container.
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 |
|---|---|
| TN701 |
According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9) it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of 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 the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. ------------------------- According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions shall not apply in respect of goods originating in the specified territories 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 the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. |
Tariff preference for EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods
From 21 Sep 2017
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| U088 |
Origin declaration stating European Union origin, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) |
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 |
|---|---|
| U088 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Reference must be made to Annex 5-A of the CETA agreement. Enter the reference number of the Origin declaration. Where a sequentially numbered range of declarations cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the declarations concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where declarations are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each declaration concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD727 | Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). |
Tariff preference for EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods
From 1 Jan 2007
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| U090 |
Movement certificate EUR. 1 or Movement certificate EUR-MED (under the condition that in box 7 the remark "no cumulation applied" is marked with a cross) stating European Community origin, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation |
Apply the mentioned duty
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| U091 |
Invoice declaration or Invoice declaration EUR-MED (under the condition the declaration contains the remark "no cumulation applied"), stating European Community origin, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation |
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 |
|---|---|
| U090 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U091 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the invoice. Where a sequentially numbered range of invoices cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the invoices concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where invoices are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each invoice concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD500 | Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation. |
Veterinary control for All third countries
From 1 Aug 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| N853 |
Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y170 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y171 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y174 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y175 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y176 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y177 |
Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y930 |
The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 |
Import/export allowed after control
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| C084 |
Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing). |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y058 + Threshold condition |
Meet both conditions Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) or Article 10 (small consignments of goods sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 and The weight of your goods does not exceed 2.00 kg |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| N853 | For status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP : GB Declarations: For pre-notification sent to IPAFFS: Enter GBCHDyyyy. and the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Northern Ireland Declarations: For non-NIRMS declarations pre-notified to TRACES: Enter CHEDP.XI.yyyy. followed by the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ before XI, after XI and after the year, are part of the licence completion requirements. If an initial CHED-P has been partially rejected, the subsequent CHED reference number will have a ‘V’ suffix for the validated consignment and ‘R’ for the rejected one. This suffix must be included as part of the CHED-P reference number. If using more than one CHED, then the appropriate write-off quantity must be declared against each one and must not exceed the quantity covered by that individual CHED. For NIRMS movements from GB to NI: Enter GBCHDyyyy.NIRMS. Note ‘yyyy.’ represents the year in which the movement took place, for example GBCHD2025. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Also complete document status code XW (see below). A separate N853 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each individual CHED-P. Note: When declaring document code N853, previous document code DCR must be declared in DE 2/1 at header level. For status code XW: For non-NIRMS enter text ‘Waiver/Exemption claimed’ in the document reason field. For NIRMS movements enter the NIRMS Scheme number in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP, XW |
| Y170 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Andorra’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Andorra origin have been consigned from Andorra and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Andorra. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y170. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Andorra and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y171 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Switzerland’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Swiss origin have been consigned from Switzerland and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Switzerland. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y171. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Switzerland and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y174 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Iceland’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods are of non-Iceland origin and have been consigned from Iceland and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Iceland. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y174. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Iceland and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y175 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Liechtenstein’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Liechtenstein origin have been consigned from Liechtenstein and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Liechtenstein. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y175. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Andorra and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y176 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Norway’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Norwegian origin have been consigned from Norway and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Norway. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y176. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Norway and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y177 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from San Marino’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-San Marino origin have been consigned from San Marino and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to San Marino. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y177. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from San Marino and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y930 | For UK Tariff measures: Complete statement ‘2007/275/EC and 2019/2007 Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. For Northern Ireland tariff measures: Complete statement ‘Excluded Regulation 2021/632’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for these exemptions and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| C084 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2019/2122 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 adopting a list of animals and goods exempt from official controls at border control posts 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. |
| Y058 | Complete statement ‘Exempt personal consignment’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods meet the criteria for an exemption under Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use Sufficient evidence must be held to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD624 | The import of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED–P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components ('the IMSOC Regulation'). |
| CD686 | Small consignments of goods (sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) or goods, which form part of passengers' personal luggage (intended for personal consumption or use) shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Articles 10 and 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122. |
| CD737 | Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 establishes that some "animals intended for scientific purposes" and all the "research and diagnostic samples", if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts. |
Suspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms for All countries
From 1 Jul 2016
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Airworthiness tariff suspension for All countries
From 1 Nov 2018
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C119 |
Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate |
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 |
|---|---|
| C119 | Enter the reference number of the Authorised Release Certificate formerly referred to as Certificate of airworthiness or equivalent certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. Faxed copy not acceptable. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, GE |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD333 | The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended. In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate. The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517. |
Import prohibition on goods for torture and repression for All countries
From 20 Feb 2019
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C064 |
Authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture (Regulation (EU) 2019/125) |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y904 |
Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C064 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP, AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Waiver claimed’ 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 |
| Y904 | Complete statement ‘Not in TR footnote list’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not in the list of goods included in the footnote Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 775/2014. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD990 | If the declared goods are described in the "TR" footnotes linked to the measure and they are not medical technical goods and they won't be used for the exclusive purpose of public display in a museum in view of their historic significance,export/import is prohibited (Regulation (EU) 2019/125 (OJ L 30). |
| TR016 | Thumb-cuffs, finger-cuffs, thumbscrews and finger-screws. This item includes both serrated and non-serrated cuffs and screws |
| TR017 |
Bar fetters, weighted leg restraints and gang chains comprising bar fetters or weighted leg restraints. 1. Bar fetters are shackles or ankle rings fitted with a locking mechanism, linked by a rigid bar which is typically made of metal 2. This item includes bar fetters and weighted leg restraints which are linked to ordinary handcuffs by means of a chain |
| TR018 | Cuffs for restraining human beings, designed to be anchored to a wall, floor or ceiling |
Import control - CITES for All countries
From 20 May 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C400 |
Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y900 |
Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C400 | In the document ID field, state the document code (C401, C402, C403, C404, C405, C406, C635, C638 or C639) for the CITES document being used. One of these document codes must always be declared in addition to C400. The identification of the CITES document should be declared against the additional CITES document code rather than against C400. All CITES documentation requiring endorsement must be presented at the frontier. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC |
| Y900 | Complete statement ‘CITES Permits not required’ in Document Reason (Fourth Component). Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require CITES permits. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD370 | If the product is mentioned in the list annexed to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and its last amendments, an import authorization must be presented. |
Import control on cat and dog fur for All countries
From 15 Aug 2009
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y922 |
Other than cats and dogs fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y922 | Complete either statement ‘Education and taxidermy only‘ or ‘No cat or dog fur’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that either the goods are for education and taxidermy only or do not contain cat and/or dog fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) banning the placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the Union of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD568 | The placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the Community of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur is prohibited (see Art. 3 Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007). |
Import control on seal products for All countries
From 18 Oct 2015
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C679 |
Attesting Document (seal product), issued by a recognised body in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 737/2010 prior to 18 October 2015 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C680 |
Written notification of import and document giving evidence where the products were acquired (seal product) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C683 |
European Union - Attesting document for seal products resulting from hunt by Inuit or other indigenous communities for placing on the Union's market in accordance with Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 on trade in seal products |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y032 |
Other goods than those seal products mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 (OJ L 271) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C679 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Attesting document. Where a sequentially numbered range of document cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the document concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where document are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned +D152 For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| C680 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US:bEnter the reference number of the Notification document. Where a sequentially numbered range of document cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each documents concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| C683 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Attesting document. Where a sequentially numbered range of document cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the document concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Y032 | Complete statement ‘Not containing seal products’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require permits. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD603 | Seal products may only be placed on the market when they are accompanied by an attesting document (for commercial use) or a written notification of import (for personal use) and a document giving evidence where the products were acquired (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 (OJ L 271)). |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM904 |
Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019. As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4. In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared. The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is "2000". |
Tariff preference for EEA - European Economic Area
From 1 Jul 2007
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y021 |
Request for EEA preferential treatment |
Apply the mentioned duty
|
|
No document provided |
Measure not applicable
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y021 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the preference document. Where a sequentially numbered range of documents cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e. d,ocument code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD303 | The relief from or the reduction of customs duties shall be subject to a specific request expressed by the declarant in Data Element 12 04 000 000 of the UCC [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (Annex B)] (former box 44 of the Single Administrative Document (SAD) "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations"). |
Tariff preference for Mercosur
From 1 May 2026
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| U126 |
Statement on origin (Article 3.16 of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement) |
Apply the mentioned duty
|
|
No document provided |
Measure not applicable
|
Veterinary control for European Union
From 14 Nov 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| N853 |
Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y072 |
Goods with EU origin returning from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y073 |
Goods with EU origin returning from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y076 |
Goods with EU origin returning from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y077 |
Goods with EU origin returning from Lichtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y078 |
Goods with EU origin returning from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y079 |
Goods with EU origin returning from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y151 |
Goods with EU origin coming from outermost regions, according to the relevant EU legislation |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y930 |
The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C084 |
Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing). |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y058 + Threshold condition |
Meet both conditions Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) or Article 10 (small consignments of goods sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 and The weight of your goods does not exceed 2.00 kg |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| N853 | For status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP : GB Declarations: For pre-notification sent to IPAFFS: Enter GBCHDyyyy. and the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Northern Ireland Declarations: For non-NIRMS declarations pre-notified to TRACES: Enter CHEDP.XI.yyyy. followed by the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ before XI, after XI and after the year, are part of the licence completion requirements. If an initial CHED-P has been partially rejected, the subsequent CHED reference number will have a ‘V’ suffix for the validated consignment and ‘R’ for the rejected one. This suffix must be included as part of the CHED-P reference number. If using more than one CHED, then the appropriate write-off quantity must be declared against each one and must not exceed the quantity covered by that individual CHED. For NIRMS movements from GB to NI: Enter GBCHDyyyy.NIRMS. Note ‘yyyy.’ represents the year in which the movement took place, for example GBCHD2025. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Also complete document status code XW (see below). A separate N853 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each individual CHED-P. Note: When declaring document code N853, previous document code DCR must be declared in DE 2/1 at header level. For status code XW: For non-NIRMS enter text ‘Waiver/Exemption claimed’ in the document reason field. For NIRMS movements enter the NIRMS Scheme number in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP, XW |
| Y072 | Enter the reference number of the document that proves the goods were of EU origin. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Y073 | Enter the reference number of the document that proves the goods were of EU origin. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Y076 | Enter the reference number of the document that proves the goods were of EU origin - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Y077 | Enter the reference number of the document that proves the goods were of EU origin. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Y078 | Enter the reference number of the document that proves the goods were of EU origin. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Y079 | Enter the reference number of the document that proves the goods were of EU origin. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Y151 | Enter ‘EU Origin’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are of EU origin coming from outermost regions, according to the relevant EU legislation. 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. |
| Y930 | For UK Tariff measures: Complete statement ‘2007/275/EC and 2019/2007 Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. For Northern Ireland tariff measures: Complete statement ‘Excluded Regulation 2021/632’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for these exemptions and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| C084 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2019/2122 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 adopting a list of animals and goods exempt from official controls at border control posts 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. |
| Y058 | Complete statement ‘Exempt personal consignment’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods meet the criteria for an exemption under Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use Sufficient evidence must be held to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD624 | The import of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED–P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components ('the IMSOC Regulation'). |
| CD644 | Derogations to the presentation of a Common Veterinary Entry Document apply to goods with EU origin returning from certain third countries, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
| CD686 | Small consignments of goods (sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) or goods, which form part of passengers' personal luggage (intended for personal consumption or use) shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Articles 10 and 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122. |
| CD737 | Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 establishes that some "animals intended for scientific purposes" and all the "research and diagnostic samples", if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts. |
Veterinary control for Faroe Islands
From 1 Aug 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| N853 |
Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y170 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y171 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y174 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y175 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y176 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y177 |
Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y930 |
The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C084 |
Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing). |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y058 + Threshold condition |
Meet both conditions Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) or Article 10 (small consignments of goods sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 and The weight of your goods does not exceed 10.00 kg |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| N853 | For status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP : GB Declarations: For pre-notification sent to IPAFFS: Enter GBCHDyyyy. and the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Northern Ireland Declarations: For non-NIRMS declarations pre-notified to TRACES: Enter CHEDP.XI.yyyy. followed by the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ before XI, after XI and after the year, are part of the licence completion requirements. If an initial CHED-P has been partially rejected, the subsequent CHED reference number will have a ‘V’ suffix for the validated consignment and ‘R’ for the rejected one. This suffix must be included as part of the CHED-P reference number. If using more than one CHED, then the appropriate write-off quantity must be declared against each one and must not exceed the quantity covered by that individual CHED. For NIRMS movements from GB to NI: Enter GBCHDyyyy.NIRMS. Note ‘yyyy.’ represents the year in which the movement took place, for example GBCHD2025. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Also complete document status code XW (see below). A separate N853 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each individual CHED-P. Note: When declaring document code N853, previous document code DCR must be declared in DE 2/1 at header level. For status code XW: For non-NIRMS enter text ‘Waiver/Exemption claimed’ in the document reason field. For NIRMS movements enter the NIRMS Scheme number in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP, XW |
| Y170 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Andorra’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Andorra origin have been consigned from Andorra and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Andorra. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y170. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Andorra and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y171 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Switzerland’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Swiss origin have been consigned from Switzerland and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Switzerland. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y171. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Switzerland and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y174 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Iceland’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods are of non-Iceland origin and have been consigned from Iceland and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Iceland. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y174. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Iceland and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y175 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Liechtenstein’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Liechtenstein origin have been consigned from Liechtenstein and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Liechtenstein. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y175. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Andorra and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y176 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Norway’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Norwegian origin have been consigned from Norway and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Norway. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y176. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Norway and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y177 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from San Marino’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-San Marino origin have been consigned from San Marino and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to San Marino. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y177. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from San Marino and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y930 | For UK Tariff measures: Complete statement ‘2007/275/EC and 2019/2007 Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. For Northern Ireland tariff measures: Complete statement ‘Excluded Regulation 2021/632’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for these exemptions and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| C084 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2019/2122 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 adopting a list of animals and goods exempt from official controls at border control posts 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. |
| Y058 | Complete statement ‘Exempt personal consignment’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods meet the criteria for an exemption under Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use Sufficient evidence must be held to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD624 | The import of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED–P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components ('the IMSOC Regulation'). |
| CD686 | Small consignments of goods (sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) or goods, which form part of passengers' personal luggage (intended for personal consumption or use) shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Articles 10 and 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122. |
| CD737 | Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 establishes that some "animals intended for scientific purposes" and all the "research and diagnostic samples", if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts. |
Veterinary control for Greenland
From 1 Aug 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| N853 |
Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y170 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Andorra, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y171 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Switzerland, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y174 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Iceland, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y175 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Liechtenstein, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y176 |
Goods with third country origin coming from Norway, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y177 |
Goods with third country origin coming from San Marino, according to the relevant EU legislation. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y930 |
The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C084 |
Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples, and samples for product analysis and quality testing). |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y058 + Threshold condition |
Meet both conditions Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) or Article 10 (small consignments of goods sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 and The weight of your goods does not exceed 10.00 kg |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| N853 | For status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP : GB Declarations: For pre-notification sent to IPAFFS: Enter GBCHDyyyy. and the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Northern Ireland Declarations: For non-NIRMS declarations pre-notified to TRACES: Enter CHEDP.XI.yyyy. followed by the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ before XI, after XI and after the year, are part of the licence completion requirements. If an initial CHED-P has been partially rejected, the subsequent CHED reference number will have a ‘V’ suffix for the validated consignment and ‘R’ for the rejected one. This suffix must be included as part of the CHED-P reference number. If using more than one CHED, then the appropriate write-off quantity must be declared against each one and must not exceed the quantity covered by that individual CHED. For NIRMS movements from GB to NI: Enter GBCHDyyyy.NIRMS. Note ‘yyyy.’ represents the year in which the movement took place, for example GBCHD2025. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Also complete document status code XW (see below). A separate N853 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each individual CHED-P. Note: When declaring document code N853, previous document code DCR must be declared in DE 2/1 at header level. For status code XW: For non-NIRMS enter text ‘Waiver/Exemption claimed’ in the document reason field. For NIRMS movements enter the NIRMS Scheme number in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP, XW |
| Y170 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Andorra’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Andorra origin have been consigned from Andorra and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Andorra. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y170. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Andorra and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y171 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Switzerland’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Swiss origin have been consigned from Switzerland and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Switzerland. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y171. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Switzerland and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y174 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Iceland’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods are of non-Iceland origin and have been consigned from Iceland and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Iceland. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y174. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Iceland and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y175 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Liechtenstein’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Liechtenstein origin have been consigned from Liechtenstein and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Liechtenstein. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y175. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Andorra and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y176 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from Norway’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-Norwegian origin have been consigned from Norway and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to Norway. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y176. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from Norway and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y177 | Complete statement ‘Consigned from San Marino’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that these goods of non-San Marino origin have been consigned from San Marino and attained EU SPS Veterinary Control clearance on original entry to San Marino. An appropriate Common Health Entry Document (CHED) code such as C640 or N853 must also be declared, and UK veterinary controls complied with, when using Y177. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods have been consigned from San Marino and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y930 | For UK Tariff measures: Complete statement ‘2007/275/EC and 2019/2007 Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. For Northern Ireland tariff measures: Complete statement ‘Excluded Regulation 2021/632’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for these exemptions and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| C084 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2019/2122 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 adopting a list of animals and goods exempt from official controls at border control posts 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. |
| Y058 | Complete statement ‘Exempt personal consignment’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods meet the criteria for an exemption under Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use Sufficient evidence must be held to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD624 | The import of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED–P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components ('the IMSOC Regulation'). |
| CD686 | Small consignments of goods (sent to natural persons which are not intended to be placed on the market) or goods, which form part of passengers' personal luggage (intended for personal consumption or use) shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Articles 10 and 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122. |
| CD737 | Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 establishes that some "animals intended for scientific purposes" and all the "research and diagnostic samples", if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts. |
Tariff preference for Israel
From 16 May 2023
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 |
|---|---|
| CD906 | The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf |
Import control on luxury goods for North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
From 1 Feb 2018
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y945 |
Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y946 |
Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y948 |
Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y945 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are travellers’ personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers’ personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) entitled to exemption from prohibition on goods from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 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. |
| Y946 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509). 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. |
| Y948 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 and are exempt from the import and export prohibition on luxury goods from/to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD203 | The prohibition shall not apply to travellers' personal effects or to goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
| CD223 | The prohibition shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509). |
| CD995 | If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed. |
| TM684 | Goods from the list of luxury goods referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 |
Import control for Ukraine
From 1 Jan 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y997 |
Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014) |
Import allowed
|
| U078 |
Movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the following statement in English in Box 7: "REVISED RULES" |
Import allowed
|
| U079 |
Origin declaration bearing the following statement in English after the text of the declaration: "REVISED RULES" |
Import allowed
|
| N954 |
Movement certificate EUR.1 |
Import allowed
|
| U045 |
Movement certificate EUR-MED |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y997 | Complete statement - For imports ‘Not from Crimea or Sevastopol’ Use of this code on import constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not originate in Crimea or Sevastopol and are therefore not subject to prohibition under Article 2 Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 as amended. For exports ‘Export not to Crimea or Sevastopol’ Use of this code on export constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not being exported to Crimea or Sevastopol and are therefore not subject to the prohibition under Article 2b(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 as amended. 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. |
| U078 | Enter the reference number of the movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the statement ‘Revised Rules’. Where a sequentially numbered range of documents cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| N954 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U045 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD967 |
I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of 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 the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol. |
Import control for Ukraine
From 1 Jan 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y984 |
Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| N954 |
Movement certificate EUR.1 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| U045 |
Movement certificate EUR-MED |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| U078 |
Movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the following statement in English in Box 7: "REVISED RULES" |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| U079 |
Origin declaration bearing the following statement in English after the text of the declaration: "REVISED RULES" |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y984 | Complete statement - Import ‘Not from Donetsk or Luhansk’. Export ‘Not for Donetsk or Luhansk. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not originate from, or are destined for, the Donetsk or Luhansk oblasts. 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. |
| N954 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U045 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U078 | Enter the reference number of the movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the statement ‘Revised Rules’. Where a sequentially numbered range of documents cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD860 | According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has 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 the specified territories 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 the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance. |
Veterinary control for All third countries
From 6 Feb 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| N853 |
UN/EDIFACT certificates: Common Health Entry Document for Products (CHED-P) (as set out in Part 2, Section B of Annex II to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 (OJ L 261)) as transposed into UK Law. |
Import allowed
|
| Y930 |
Particular provisions: The declared goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. |
Import allowed
|
| C084 |
Exemption by virtue of Articles 3 and 4 of regulation 2019/2122 (animals intended for scientific purposes, research and diagnostic samples) |
Import allowed
|
| Y058 + Threshold condition |
Meet both conditions Exemption by virtue of Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use) and The weight of your goods does not exceed 2.00 kg |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| N853 | For status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP : GB Declarations: For pre-notification sent to IPAFFS: Enter GBCHDyyyy. and the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Northern Ireland Declarations: For non-NIRMS declarations pre-notified to TRACES: Enter CHEDP.XI.yyyy. followed by the reference number of the CHED-P. Note: ‘yyyy’ represents the year in which the licence was issued. The ‘.’ before XI, after XI and after the year, are part of the licence completion requirements. If an initial CHED-P has been partially rejected, the subsequent CHED reference number will have a ‘V’ suffix for the validated consignment and ‘R’ for the rejected one. This suffix must be included as part of the CHED-P reference number. On Northern Ireland declarations, only one instance of document code N853 is permitted on an item. If using more than one CHED-P then a separate item will need to be declared for the goods covered by each CHED-P. For NIRMS movements from GB to NI: Enter GBCHDyyyy.NIRMS. Note ‘yyyy.’ represents the year in which the movement took place, for example GBCHD2025. The ‘.’ after the year is part of the licence completion requirements. Also complete document status code XW (see below). A separate N853 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each individual CHED-P. Note: When declaring document code N853, previous document code DCR must be declared in DE 2/1 at header level. For status code XW: For non-NIRMS enter text ‘Waiver/Exemption claimed’ in the document reason field. For NIRMS movements enter the NIRMS Scheme number in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, JA, JE, LE, LP, XW |
| Y930 | For UK Tariff measures: Complete statement ‘2007/275/EC and 2019/2007 Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Decision 2007/275/EC and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2007 as transposed into UK Law. For Northern Ireland tariff measures: Complete statement ‘Excluded Regulation 2021/632’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/632. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for these exemptions and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| C084 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2019/2122 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 adopting a list of animals and goods exempt from official controls at border control posts 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. |
| Y058 | Complete statement ‘Exempt personal consignment’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods meet the criteria for an exemption under Article 7 of Commission Delegated Regulation 2019/2122 (Goods which form part of passengers personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use Sufficient evidence must be held to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD624 | The entry into free circulation of the products of animal origin is subject to the presentation of a Common Health Entry Document for products of animal origin (CHED-P) in accordance with the conditions laid down in article 40 of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 as transposed into UK Law |
| CD686 | Goods, which form part of passengers' personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use, shall not be subjected to Official controls, by virtue of Article 7 of Commission delegated regulation 2019/2122. |
| CD737 | Articles 3 and 4 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122, as retained in UK Law, establishes that some "animals intended for scientific purposes" and all the "research and diagnostic samples", if authorised by the competent authority of the Member State of destination, shall be exempted from official controls at border control posts. |
Import prohibition on goods for torture and repression 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C064 |
Authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture (Regulation (EU) 2019/125). as retained in UK law. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y904 |
Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C064 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP, AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Waiver claimed’ 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 |
| Y904 | Complete statement ‘Not in TR footnote list’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not in the list of goods included in the footnote Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 775/2014. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD990 | If the declared goods are described in the "TR" footnotes linked to the measure and they are not medical technical goods and they won't be used for the exclusive purpose of public display in a museum in view of their historic significance,export/import is prohibited (Regulation (EU) 2019/125 (OJ L 30), as retained in UK law. |
| TR016 | Thumb-cuffs, finger-cuffs, thumbscrews and finger-screws. This item includes both serrated and non-serrated cuffs and screws |
| TR017 |
Bar fetters, weighted leg restraints and gang chains comprising bar fetters or weighted leg restraints. 1. Bar fetters are shackles or ankle rings fitted with a locking mechanism, linked by a rigid bar which is typically made of metal 2. This item includes bar fetters and weighted leg restraints which are linked to ordinary handcuffs by means of a chain |
| TR018 | Cuffs for restraining human beings, designed to be anchored to a wall, floor or ceiling |
Import control - CITES 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C400 |
Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y900 |
Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C400 | In the document ID field, state the document code (C401, C402, C403, C404, C405, C406, C635, C638 or C639) for the CITES document being used. One of these document codes must always be declared in addition to C400. The identification of the CITES document should be declared against the additional CITES document code rather than against C400. All CITES documentation requiring endorsement must be presented at the frontier. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC |
| Y900 | Complete statement ‘CITES Permits not required’ in Document Reason (Fourth Component). Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require CITES permits. 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 cat and dog fur for All countries
From 17 Mar 2024
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y922 |
Other than cats and dogs fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) as transposed into UK law |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y922 | Complete either statement ‘Education and taxidermy only‘ or ‘No cat or dog fur’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that either the goods are for education and taxidermy only or do not contain cat and/or dog fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) banning the placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the Union of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD568 | The placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the United Kingdom of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur is prohibited (see Art. 3 Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 as transposed into UK law). |
Import control on seal products 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C679 |
Attesting Document (seal product), issued by a recognised body in accordance with UK regulations [Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 as retained in UK law]. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C680 |
Written notification of import and document giving evidence where the seal products were acquired. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| C683 |
Attesting document for seal products resulting from hunt by Inuit or other indigenous communities for placing on the UK market in accordance with UK regulations [Article 3 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 on trade in seal products as retained in UK law]. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y032 |
Goods other than seal products listed in Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 as retained in UK law. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C679 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Attesting document. Where a sequentially numbered range of document cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the document concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where document are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned +D152 For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below de minimis’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| C680 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US:bEnter the reference number of the Notification document. Where a sequentially numbered range of document cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each documents concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below de minimis’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| C683 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Attesting document. Where a sequentially numbered range of document cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the document concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below de minimis’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Y032 | Complete statement ‘Not containing seal products’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require permits. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD603 | Seal products may only be placed on the market when accompanied by an attesting document or written notification of import and a document giving evidence of where the products were acquired (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 as retained in UK law). |
| CD730 | Seal products being imported to be placed on the UK market are controlled by Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 as retained in UK law. Listed goods require documentary evidence before import is allowed. Certificates C679, C680 or C683 may apply. Goods not listed in this regulation are exempt from the Certification requirements. If the documentation presented for verification contains references to the European Union or the Union's market, it may nevertheless be verified. In such cases, the words "EUROPEAN UNION" and "UNION'S MARKET" should be struck out on verification, substituting (respectively) "UNITED KINGDOM" and "MARKET IN THE UNITED KINGDOM", and these amendments should be initialled. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Belarus
From 5 Jul 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9024 |
Goods related to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022, provided the actions carried out under these contracts are completed by 30 August 2022 and an import licence is supplied |
Import allowed
|
| 9032 |
Goods for which an import licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker or refer to Schedule 2 of the Export Control Order 2008 to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an import licence from DBT's Import Licensing Branch. |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9024 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9024 entry inDE2/3 is required for each licence. As a temporary measure for CDS, a print of the electronic licence must be uploaded for manual validation and decrementing. Once CDS electronic licence functionality is updated for 9024, the status codes will be amended to the E series appropriate to electronic licences. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, FP, GE, GP, JE, JS |
| 9032 | Complete statement ‘Import Licence Not Required’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are exempt from import licencing controls. 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 |
|---|---|
| SN031 | 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. |
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 luxury goods 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Y945 |
Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y946 |
Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y948 |
Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y945 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are travellers’ personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers’ personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) entitled to exemption from prohibition on goods from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 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. |
| Y946 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509). 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. |
| Y948 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 and are exempt from the import and export prohibition on luxury goods from/to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 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. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Russia
From 5 Jul 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9024 |
Goods related to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022, provided the actions carried out under these contracts are completed by 30 August 2022 and an import licence is supplied |
Import allowed
|
| 9025 |
Personal Import for Russia and Belarus |
Import allowed
|
| 9032 |
Goods for which an import licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker or refer to Schedule 2 of the Export Control Order 2008 to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an import licence from DBT's Import Licensing Branch. |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9024 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9024 entry inDE2/3 is required for each licence. As a temporary measure for CDS, a print of the electronic licence must be uploaded for manual validation and decrementing. Once CDS electronic licence functionality is updated for 9024, the status codes will be amended to the E series appropriate to electronic licences. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, FP, GE, GP, JE, JS |
| 9025 | Complete statement ‘Personal Import’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that this is a personal import of goods from Russia or Belarus, and is not for commercial purposes. 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. |
| 9032 | Complete statement ‘Import Licence Not Required’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are exempt from import licencing controls. 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 |
|---|---|
| SN033 | 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. |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Russia
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 allowed
|
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. |
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. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 03020 | UK VAT standard rate |
Goods for torture and repression, export restriction 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9106 |
Authorisation for torture goods |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9Y09 |
Goods not subject to Annex II, III, IV to the EU Torture Goods Regulation 2019/125 (retained in UK law) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9106 | Enter GBSIE followed by the licence number. If using more than one licence then a separate 9106 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. For supplementary declarations use EA, IA, JA, or UA as appropriate.
|
| 9Y09 | Complete statement ‘Licence Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not subject to Annex II, III or IV to the EU Torture Goods Regulation 2019/125 as retained in UK law. 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 |
|---|---|
| EX003 | The export of these items may be controlled under Retained Regulation (EU) 2019/125, as retained in UK Law. 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 - CITES 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 |
|---|---|---|
| C400 |
Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate |
Export allowed
|
| Y900 |
Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES) |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C400 | In the document ID field, state the document code (C401, C402, C403, C404, C405, C406, C635, C638 or C639) for the CITES document being used. One of these document codes must always be declared in addition to C400. The identification of the CITES document should be declared against the additional CITES document code rather than against C400. All CITES documentation requiring endorsement must be presented at the frontier. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC |
| Y900 | Complete statement ‘CITES Permits not required’ in Document Reason (Fourth Component). Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require CITES permits. 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. |
Export control on cat and dog fur for All countries
From 1 Feb 2025
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y922 |
Other than cats and dogs fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) as transposed into UK law |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y922 | Complete either statement ‘Education and taxidermy only‘ or ‘No cat or dog fur’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that either the goods are for education and taxidermy only or do not contain cat and/or dog fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) banning the placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the Union of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD568 | The placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the United Kingdom of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur is prohibited (see Art. 3 Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 as transposed into UK law). |
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. |
Restriction on export for Belarus
From 21 Dec 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9022 |
Goods which are either not subject to sanctions or are entitled to an exemption from sanctions. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9011 |
Goods and technology subject to sanction with a DBT import or export licence |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9006 |
This exemption applies to sanctioned goods are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia or Belarus, or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9027 |
Goods exported to Belarus before 05 July 2022. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Threshold condition |
The price of your goods does not exceed 250.00 GBP / p/st |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9022 | Complete the appropriate statement: For goods not subject to sanctions complete - ‘Not subject to sanctions’. For goods claiming an exemption from sanctions complete - ‘Exempt from sanctions’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are either not subject to sanctions or are exempt from sanctions. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods are either not subject to sanctions or are entitled to an exemption from sanctions, and this evidence must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| 9011 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9011 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. Status code AC should only be used as a fallback for when electronic licence functionality is inoperable. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, EA, EE, EL, EP, ES |
| 9006 | Complete statement ‘Exempt Diplomatic’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia, or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. |
| 9027 | Complete statement: ‘Belarus export before 5/7/2022’ Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods were exported from Belarus before 5th July 2022 and qualify for exemption from sanctions. 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. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN030 | The Republic of Belarus (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 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. |
Restriction on export for Russia
From 15 Jul 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9011 |
Goods and technology subject to sanction with a DBT import or export licence |
Export allowed
|
| 9022 |
Goods which are either not subject to sanctions or are entitled to an exemption from sanctions. |
Export allowed
|
| Threshold condition |
The price of your goods does not exceed 250.00 GBP / p/st |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9011 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9011 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. Status code AC should only be used as a fallback for when electronic licence functionality is inoperable. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, EA, EE, EL, EP, ES |
| 9022 | Complete the appropriate statement: For goods not subject to sanctions complete - ‘Not subject to sanctions’. For goods claiming an exemption from sanctions complete - ‘Exempt from sanctions’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are either not subject to sanctions or are exempt from sanctions. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate that the goods are either not subject to sanctions or are entitled to an exemption from sanctions, and this evidence must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN009 | 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. |
Goods for torture and repression, export prohibition for All third countries
From 20 Feb 2019
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C064 |
Authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture (Regulation (EU) 2019/125) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y904 |
Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C064 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP, AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Waiver claimed’ 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 |
| Y904 | Complete statement ‘Not in TR footnote list’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not in the list of goods included in the footnote Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 775/2014. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD990 | If the declared goods are described in the "TR" footnotes linked to the measure and they are not medical technical goods and they won't be used for the exclusive purpose of public display in a museum in view of their historic significance,export/import is prohibited (Regulation (EU) 2019/125 (OJ L 30). |
| TR016 | Thumb-cuffs, finger-cuffs, thumbscrews and finger-screws. This item includes both serrated and non-serrated cuffs and screws |
| TR017 |
Bar fetters, weighted leg restraints and gang chains comprising bar fetters or weighted leg restraints. 1. Bar fetters are shackles or ankle rings fitted with a locking mechanism, linked by a rigid bar which is typically made of metal 2. This item includes bar fetters and weighted leg restraints which are linked to ordinary handcuffs by means of a chain |
| TR018 | Cuffs for restraining human beings, designed to be anchored to a wall, floor or ceiling |
Goods for torture and repression, export restriction for All third countries
From 20 Feb 2019
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| E990 |
Export authorisation for goods that could be used for the purpose of torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y906 |
Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure (708) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y907 |
Goods that will be used by military or civil personnel of a Member State, if such personnel is taking part in an EU or UN peace keeping or crisis management operation in the third country of destination, or in an operation based on agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of defence |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| E990 | 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. If using more than one document then a separate E990 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each document. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Waiver claimed’ 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.
|
| Y906 | Complete statement ‘Not in TR footnote list’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not in the list of goods included in the footnote for measure 708 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 775/2014. 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. |
| Y907 | Complete statement ‘Goods for official use’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods will be used by official personnel taking part in a peace keeping or crisis management mission Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 775/2014. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD991 | If the declared goods are described in the "TR" footnotes linked to the measure, and the goods are not going to be used by military or civil personnel of a Member State taking part in an EU or UN peace keeping or crisis management operation in the third country of destination, or in an operation based on agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of defence, then an export authorisation is required. |
| TR027 |
Shackles and gang chains: 1. Shackles are restraints consisting of two cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, with a connecting chain or bar 2. This item does not control "ordinary handcuffs". Ordinary handcuffs are handcuffs which meet all the following conditions: — their overall dimension including chain, measured from the outer edge of one cuff to the outer edge of the other cuff, is between 150 and 280 mm when both cuffs are locked; — the inside circumference of each cuff is a maximum of 165 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the last notch entering the locking mechanism; — the inside circumference of each cuff is a minimum of 200 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the first notch entering the locking mechanism; and — the cuffs have not been modified to cause physical pain or suffering. |
| TR028 |
Individual cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, having an inside circumference exceeding 165 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the last notch entering the locking mechanism. This item includes neck restraints and other individual cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, which are linked to ordinary handcuffs by means of a chain |
Export control - CITES for All third countries
From 20 May 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C400 |
Presentation of the required "CITES" certificate |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y900 |
Declared goods do not belong to the Washington Convention (CITES) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C400 | In the document ID field, state the document code (C401, C402, C403, C404, C405, C406, C635, C638 or C639) for the CITES document being used. One of these document codes must always be declared in addition to C400. The identification of the CITES document should be declared against the additional CITES document code rather than against C400. All CITES documentation requiring endorsement must be presented at the frontier. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC |
| Y900 | Complete statement ‘CITES Permits not required’ in Document Reason (Fourth Component). Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require CITES permits. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD371 | If the product is mentioned in the list annexed to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and its last amendments, an export authorization must be presented. |
Export control on cat and dog fur for All third countries
From 15 Aug 2009
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y922 |
Other than cats and dogs fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y922 | Complete either statement ‘Education and taxidermy only‘ or ‘No cat or dog fur’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that either the goods are for education and taxidermy only or do not contain cat and/or dog fur as mentioned by Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007 (OJ L 343) banning the placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the Union of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD568 | The placing on the market and the import to, or export from, the Community of cat and dog fur, and products containing such fur is prohibited (see Art. 3 Regulation (EC) No 1523/2007). |
Export control on luxury goods for North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
From 28 Jun 2018
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y946 |
Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y948 |
Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y946 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509). 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. |
| Y948 | Complete statement ‘Reg 2017/1509 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 and are exempt from the import and export prohibition on luxury goods from/to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 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 |
|---|---|
| CD223 | The prohibition shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509). |
| CD995 | If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed. |
| TM684 | Goods from the list of luxury goods referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 |
Export control on luxury goods for Russian Federation
From 24 Jun 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y821 |
Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in article 3h.1 of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y822 |
The prohibitions defined in article 3h.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 3h.2a and 3h.3) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y821 | Complete statement ‘Reg 833/2014 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned with the prohibition under articles 3h(1) of Regulation (EU) 833/2014 as amended. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. |
| Y822 | Complete statement ‘Reg 833/2014 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption under article 3h(2a) or Article 3h(3) of Regulation (EU) 833/2014 as amended. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD863 | It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, luxury goods as listed in Annex XVIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia. 2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to luxury goods listed in Annex XVIII insofar as their value exceeds EUR 300 per item unless otherwise specified in the Annex. 3. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff. Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - Article 3h (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/428) |
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