Amending an Export Declaration

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Bernard O'Connor
10 May 2022

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HMRC extends period allowed to amend export declarations

Good news for exporters who need to make a post-clearance amendment to their export declaration. HMRC will allow amendments up to 3 years after the original export declaration was cleared.

 

The information can be accessed here:

 

Making a full export declaration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


While you are here you may be interested in some Strong & Herd LLP training courses & live clinics related to this topic:


Beginners Guide to Exporting & Importing

Introduction to Customs Procedures

Export Essentials

Import Essentials: An Introduction to Importing

CDS Exports: The Customs Declaration Service

CDS Imports: The Customs Declarations Service

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