Please be advised of an upcoming CDS update scheduled on the 14th of June 2025.

Due to scheduled maintenance, you will be unable to access the online service from 21:30 on Saturday 14 June 2025 to 06:00 on Sunday 15 June 2025

Release 4.8.0 will deliver:

  • New validation functionality for various codes
  • GVMS/Goods Location Code amendments
  • NI/SPIMM Declaration changes
  • VAT number validation
  • and more

In order to avoid declaration rejections for shipments arriving on or after 31st of May, all declarations should be pre-lodged according to the shared guidance.

Please see the attached document for more information.

https://bifa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Release-4.8.0-Guidance-for-traders-250514-1.pdf

https://bifa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Release-4.8.0-Guidance-for-traders-250523.pdf

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