Import customs details

May I have asked few question regarding customs clearence process? We are registered VAT and importing goods to UK. ( UK based company) 1) Is it possible to make correction for existing JSD ( importing documents) ? 2) How can we find out the status of importing clearance process in CSD or CHIEF? I mean if any of our goods has already been cleared or not .. Sub question is it possible to find out the way of clearance either it was CSD or CHIEF? How to ask for repayment of duties paid in case of wrong calculation ? ( some of the good suppose to be duty free but our freight operator cleared it as usual ). Thank you in advance

Hi 1) I don’t know what you mean by JSD however it is possible to amend a customs declaration. 2) If you are using a customs clearance agent they will have visibility of clearance status through their software. Goods will not / cannot be released to the importer until they are customs cleared. If you are waiting for goods you will need to check with your customs agent. Most goods are now cleared through CDS and CHIEF has been decommissioned. Clearances through CDS will have a MRN reference number and through CHIEF an entry number consisting of three numeric characters, followed by six numeric and one alpha followed by a date. Again you can ask your agent what system was used. Post clearance reclaims can be made using a C285 , https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-apply-for-a-repayment-of-import-duty-and-vat-if-youve-overpaid-c285

Hi,

To request an amendment or cancellation after clearance of an import declaration, you must notify HMRC using either a voluntary clearance amendment, underpayment, C2001 or repayment of import duty and VAT if you have overpaid, C285. More information can be seen here:

Amend or cancel a Customs Declaration Service import declaration

CHIEF is decommissioned so no imports/exports can be made on it. The information on the status of clearance can be found from either the importer or declarant. HMRC does provide historic data of declarations, please see link guidance below more information:

Request Customs Declaration Service data on imports and exports

You can claim for repayment if you have overpaid import duty and VAT. In some cases you may also be able to claim if you have overpaid excise duty. Please see below link for more information:

How to claim a repayment of import duty and VAT if you've overpaid

Thank you.