Customs Declaration Completion Requirements for The Northern Ireland Protocol

Guide

Last updated 21 May 2025

How to read the UK Trade Tariff: Volume 3 (Imports, Exports) for Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for goods declared under the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The first part of this supplement will provide high level information on the customs requirements of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The second part of this supplement will provide the specific changes and declaration completion instructions for the Customs Declaration Service.

Part 1 Tariff Supplement for CDS Volume 3 for the Northern Ireland Protocol 

The  will provide high-level information on the customs requirements for movements into Northern Ireland, including:

Part 2 CDS Declaration Completion Requirements for The Northern Ireland Protocol 

The  guide will provide the specific changes and declaration completion instructions for CDS, including:

Find full guidance on the  including, codes and procedures to use when importing or exporting goods when using the Customs Declaration Service.