UK Customs Clearance Software

Executive Summary

The client was a global logistics systems and technology company who develop supply chain platforms to simplify processes.


The client required technical support and guidance concerning customs procedures, duty payments, tax calculations, UK regulations and import/export requirements for their Customs Clearance Software platform. The platform was being developed for integration with the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system and the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) system.

ICS Global Services: Customs Declaration

The Solution

ICS Global Services: Customs Software

Taking a phased approach, Ian Simmonds conducted an initial gap analysis of the client’s existing software solution against the UK customs requirements. Ian hosted workshops to help identify process data requirements to support both the CHIEF and CDS systems. Ian helped the client restructure their software solution to meet UK requirements, re-specified service requirements and technology, while providing expertise and consultancy.


Ian mapped end-to-end import / export process flows and steps within both CHIEF and CDS, identifying the data elements required for Customs Declarations.

Taking a phased approach, Ian Simmonds conducted an initial gap analysis of the client’s existing software solution against the UK customs requirements. Ian hosted workshops to help identify process data requirements to support both the CHIEF and CDS systems. Ian helped the client restructure their software solution to meet UK requirements, re-specified service requirements and technology, while providing expertise and consultancy.


Ian mapped end-to-end import / export process flows and steps within both CHIEF and CDS, identifying the data elements required for Customs Declarations.

Taking a phased approach, Ian Simmonds conducted an initial gap analysis of the client’s existing software solution against the UK customs requirements. Ian hosted workshops to help identify process data requirements to support both the CHIEF and CDS systems. Ian helped the client restructure their software solution to meet UK requirements, re-specified service requirements and technology, while providing expertise and consultancy.


Ian mapped end-to-end import / export process flows and steps within both CHIEF and CDS, identifying the data elements required for Customs Declarations.

Completed Projects

The Results

Ian Simmonds provided the client with a detailed report and consultancy services to support the development of their UK Customs Clearance Software. Examples of some of the matters covered:

  • Import / Export Customs Procedures and Customs Procedure Codes.
  • Submitting Import / Export Declarations
  • Direct Trader Input (DTI)
  • Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP)
  • Community system providers of direct trader input (DTI) links to CHIEF
  • Time Limits for Entries
  • Direct Representative and Indirect Representation
  • The Single Administrative Document (SAD) and Entry Acceptance Document
  • Customs Duties and Valuation Declarations
  • VAT and Monthly VAT Certificate
  • Valuation Methods and values for trade statistics
  • Record Keeping

Client Testimonial

"During Ian's ongoing assignment with us which still hasn't come fully to an end, he has been a pleasure to work with, been really professional and has provided valuable trade, compliance and import knowledge. Throughout our entire process Ian has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I would personally highly recommend Ian's services."


Senior Director International Expansion

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