HMRC has announced a forthcoming CDS update on the 8 January 2026. The update will be completed without a system outage. This release includes:

• Validating updates for some document codes
• Country of despatch declaration
• Mandatory declaration of Statistical Value for Exports

In order to avoid declaration rejections for shipments arriving on or after 8th January, all declarations should be pre-lodged according to the shared guidance. Please see the attached file for more information.

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