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Pay for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service

How to pay what you owe if you've used the Customs Declaration Service to tell HMRC you've imported goods into the UK.

From:
HM Revenue & Customs
Published
5 May 2021
Last updated
159 AugustSeptember 20232024 — See all updates

When to pay

If you’ve used the Customs Declaration Service to make a declaration for goods you’ve imported into the UK, you can pay what you owe on them straight away.

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    Make your cheque payable to ‘HM Revenue and Customs only’ and write your reference number on the back.

    You must make sure that your cheque is guaranteed (by individual bank endorsement) or there may be a delay in the clearance of your goods.

    Do not fold the cheque or attach it to other papers.

    You can include a letter to ask for a receipt.

    Send your cheque to:

    HM Revenue & Customs
    CDS Accounting
    5th floor
    Three New Bailey
    New Bailey Street
    Salford
    M3 5FS

    Do not fold the cheque or attach it to other papers.

    Get help and more information

    Contact the National Clearance Hub if you:

    • have problems making a payment
    • need help or advice

    Updates to this page

    Published 5 May 2021
    Last updated 159 AugustSeptember 20232024 + show all updates

    1. The bank account details for paying by bank transfer have been updated.

    2. If you're paying by cheque, you must make sure that your cheque is guaranteed (by individual bank endorsement) or there may be a delay in the clearance of your goods.

    3. Information about Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) has been removed. You can no longer use CHIEF for import declarations unless you have permission from HMRC.

    4. The account details to pay for imports declared using the Customs Declaration Service have been updated.

    5. The ‘How to pay’ section has been updated. The address to send your cheque to has changed to: HM Revenue & Customs, CDS Accounting, 5th floor, Three New Bailey, New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5FS.

    6. Information about approving a payment through your online bank account has been added.

    7. The address to send cheque payments to has been updated.

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