Following the initial announcement related to declaring short shipments, HMRC has advised that a new AI code will be introduced for these specific declarations.

Here is a link to our earlier article on this topic: https://bifa.org/2025/05/28/hmrc-guidance-short-shipments/

As part of the latest CDS 4.8.0.1 update the new AI code has been implemented and Members should follow the new declaration submission instructions:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/short-shipments-at-temporary-storage-locations?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=e35f76a1-128b-435b-8416-674c2049042e&utm_content=immediately

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