Goods Location Codes Under CDS 5.0.0 Update

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Niamh O'Connor
16 December 2025

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We have been made aware that some traders are experiencing technical issues with goods location codes that were deleted following the CDS 5.0.0 update. 

For any rejected declarations, you should submit a replacement declaration. 


For pre-lodged declarations, amend them using the correct Goods Location Codes. 


The complete list of all of the goods, location codes, and the subsequent changes below can be found within the following link: Goods location codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service - GOV.UK 


The following goods location codes have been updated in the latest CDS 5.0.0 release. 

Location Old Location Code New Location Code
Belfast Container Terminal (BCT) Limited The Belfast Container Terminal, Herdman Channel Road, Belfast Harbour, Belfast, BT3 9AP GBAUBELBELBTC1 GBAUBELBELBCT1
EOS Warehousing Limited Unit 1, Cascum Crescent, Bridgewater Park, Banbridge BT32 4GL GBAUBBGBELEOS GBAUBBGBELEOS1
TCB (NI) Limited 5 Corry Place, Belfast BT3 9HY GBAUBELBELVLQ1 GBAUBELBELTCB1
London Gateway Port GBAULGPLGPLGP GBAULGPLGPLGP1
Plymouth - Millbay Docks GBAUPLYPLYPLY GBAUPLYPLYPLY1

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