Appendix 22: Declaration Category Data Sets Landing Page and Introductory Text
This appendix provides a detailed breakdown of the specific data elements needed for each declaration category.
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- HM Revenue & Customs
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- 23 August 2019
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Documents
Reading notes for Declaration Category Data Sets: CDS Declaration and Customs Clearance Request Instructions
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/declaration-category-data-sets-reading-notes-for-the-cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3
Details
The appendix is in 5 parts:
- Appendix 22A: Declaration Category Data Sets B1
- Appendix 22B: Declaration Category Data Sets B2
- Appendix 22C: Declaration Category Data Sets B4
- Appendix 22D: Declaration Category Data Sets C1 C&F
- Appendix 22E: Declaration Category Data Sets C1 B&E
This Appendix does not include a declaration category data set for B3 as this is not currently in use. This will be included in a later version of the CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Exports, as required.
Updates to this page
Published 23 August 2019
Last updated 728 MarchFebruary 2024
2025
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Data Set tables have been standardised.
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Note [67a] has been removed from Appendix 22A. VATZ should be declared in DE 6/17 on B1 declarations when appropriate.
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Blank table cells throughout the collection have been filled with em-dashes (—) to meet accessibility standards. Technical content remains unchanged.
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Data sets B1, B2, B4, C1 C&F and C1 B&E have been updated with new reading note information at DE 3/1 and 3/2.
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A link has been updated to reflect current terminology. No technical content has been amended.
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Appendices 22A, 22B, 22C and 22E has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2. Appendix 22D has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2 and 6/1.
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Appendix 22D has been updated to remove an unnecessary reading note reference for DE 2/3.
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Note 46d has been added to the 'Declaration Category Data Sets Reading Notes' attachment.
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The Declaration Category Data Sets Reading Notes have been updated to reflect note changes, specifically, for 11b, 11c, 12f, 12n, 12o, 12r, 31, 68 and 68a.
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Update history
2026-04-29 00:15
In B1 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B1 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2, 7/5 7/10, 7/14 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B2 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B2 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/13, 7/5 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B4 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B4 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2 and 7/10 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 B&E Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 B&E Data Set at DEs 1/9 and 3/19 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 C&F Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 C&F Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 5/26 and 5/27 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.
2025-06-14 00:15
Data sets B1, B2 and B4 have been amended at Data Element 8/6.
2025-05-30 11:47
Appendix 22: Declaration Category Data Sets Landing Page and Introductory Text has been updated to remove references to the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system as the service is no longer active. Notes regarding previously deleted table content have also been removed.
2025-02-28 00:15
Data Set tables have been standardised.
2024-03-07 14:51
Note [67a] has been removed from Appendix 22A. VATZ should be declared in DE 6/17 on B1 declarations when appropriate.
2024-01-09 10:15
Blank table cells throughout the collection have been filled with em-dashes (—) to meet accessibility standards. Technical content remains unchanged.
2023-12-19 00:15
Data sets B1, B2, B4, C1 C&F and C1 B&E have been updated with new reading note information at DE 3/1 and 3/2.
2023-11-06 10:34
A link has been updated to reflect current terminology. No technical content has been amended.
2022-03-04 00:15
Appendices 22A, 22B, 22C and 22E has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2. Appendix 22D has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2 and 6/1.
Reading notes for Declaration Category Data Sets: CDS Declaration and Customs Clearance Request Instructions
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/declaration-category-data-sets-reading-notes-for-the-cds-uk-trade-tariff-volume-3
Details
The appendix is in 5 parts:
- Appendix 22A: Declaration Category Data Sets B1
- Appendix 22B: Declaration Category Data Sets B2
- Appendix 22C: Declaration Category Data Sets B4
- Appendix 22D: Declaration Category Data Sets C1 C&F
- Appendix 22E: Declaration Category Data Sets C1 B&E
This Appendix does not include a declaration category data set for B3 as this is not currently in use. This will be included in a later version of the CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Exports, as required.
Updates to this page
Published 23 August 2019
Last updated 728 MarchFebruary 2024
2025
+ show all updates
-
Data Set tables have been standardised.
-
Note [67a] has been removed from Appendix 22A. VATZ should be declared in DE 6/17 on B1 declarations when appropriate.
-
-
Blank table cells throughout the collection have been filled with em-dashes (—) to meet accessibility standards. Technical content remains unchanged.
-
-
Data sets B1, B2, B4, C1 C&F and C1 B&E have been updated with new reading note information at DE 3/1 and 3/2.
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A link has been updated to reflect current terminology. No technical content has been amended.
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Appendices 22A, 22B, 22C and 22E has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2. Appendix 22D has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2 and 6/1.
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Appendix 22D has been updated to remove an unnecessary reading note reference for DE 2/3.
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Note 46d has been added to the 'Declaration Category Data Sets Reading Notes' attachment.
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-
The Declaration Category Data Sets Reading Notes have been updated to reflect note changes, specifically, for 11b, 11c, 12f, 12n, 12o, 12r, 31, 68 and 68a.
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First published.
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Update history
2026-04-29 00:15
In B1 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B1 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2, 7/5 7/10, 7/14 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B2 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B2 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/13, 7/5 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B4 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B4 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2 and 7/10 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 B&E Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 B&E Data Set at DEs 1/9 and 3/19 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 C&F Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 C&F Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 5/26 and 5/27 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.
2025-06-14 00:15
Data sets B1, B2 and B4 have been amended at Data Element 8/6.
2025-05-30 11:47
Appendix 22: Declaration Category Data Sets Landing Page and Introductory Text has been updated to remove references to the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system as the service is no longer active. Notes regarding previously deleted table content have also been removed.
2025-02-28 00:15
Data Set tables have been standardised.
2024-03-07 14:51
Note [67a] has been removed from Appendix 22A. VATZ should be declared in DE 6/17 on B1 declarations when appropriate.
2024-01-09 10:15
Blank table cells throughout the collection have been filled with em-dashes (—) to meet accessibility standards. Technical content remains unchanged.
2023-12-19 00:15
Data sets B1, B2, B4, C1 C&F and C1 B&E have been updated with new reading note information at DE 3/1 and 3/2.
2023-11-06 10:34
A link has been updated to reflect current terminology. No technical content has been amended.
2022-03-04 00:15
Appendices 22A, 22B, 22C and 22E has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2. Appendix 22D has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2 and 6/1.
Details
The appendix is in 5 parts:
- Appendix 22A: Declaration Category Data Sets B1
- Appendix 22B: Declaration Category Data Sets B2
- Appendix 22C: Declaration Category Data Sets B4
- Appendix 22D: Declaration Category Data Sets C1 C&F
- Appendix 22E: Declaration Category Data Sets C1 B&E
This Appendix does not include a declaration category data set for B3 as this is not currently in use. This will be included in a later version of the CDS Declaration Completion Instructions for Exports, as required.
Updates to this page
Published 23 August 2019Last updated
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Data Set tables have been standardised.
-
Note [67a] has been removed from Appendix 22A. VATZ should be declared in DE 6/17 on B1 declarations when appropriate.
-
Blank table cells throughout the collection have been filled with em-dashes (—) to meet accessibility standards. Technical content remains unchanged.
-
Data sets B1, B2, B4, C1 C&F and C1 B&E have been updated with new reading note information at DE 3/1 and 3/2.
-
A link has been updated to reflect current terminology. No technical content has been amended.
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Appendices 22A, 22B, 22C and 22E has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2. Appendix 22D has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2 and 6/1.
-
Appendix 22D has been updated to remove an unnecessary reading note reference for DE 2/3.
-
Note 46d has been added to the 'Declaration Category Data Sets Reading Notes' attachment.
-
The Declaration Category Data Sets Reading Notes have been updated to reflect note changes, specifically, for 11b, 11c, 12f, 12n, 12o, 12r, 31, 68 and 68a.
-
First published.
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2026-04-29 00:15
In B1 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B1 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2, 7/5 7/10, 7/14 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B2 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B2 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/14, 5/26, 6/13, 7/5 and 7/15 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In B4 Data Set, amendments have been made to the B4 Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 4/15, 5/26, 5/27, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13, 7/2 and 7/10 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 B&E Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 B&E Data Set at DEs 1/9 and 3/19 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.In C1 C&F Data Set, amendments have been made to the C1 C&F Data Set at DEs 1/9, 3/19, 5/26 and 5/27 to incorporate GB declaration simplifications.
2025-06-14 00:15
Data sets B1, B2 and B4 have been amended at Data Element 8/6.
2025-05-30 11:47
Appendix 22: Declaration Category Data Sets Landing Page and Introductory Text has been updated to remove references to the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system as the service is no longer active. Notes regarding previously deleted table content have also been removed.
2025-02-28 00:15
Data Set tables have been standardised.
2024-03-07 14:51
Note [67a] has been removed from Appendix 22A. VATZ should be declared in DE 6/17 on B1 declarations when appropriate.
2024-01-09 10:15
Blank table cells throughout the collection have been filled with em-dashes (—) to meet accessibility standards. Technical content remains unchanged.
2023-12-19 00:15
Data sets B1, B2, B4, C1 C&F and C1 B&E have been updated with new reading note information at DE 3/1 and 3/2.
2023-11-06 10:34
A link has been updated to reflect current terminology. No technical content has been amended.
2022-03-04 00:15
Appendices 22A, 22B, 22C and 22E has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2. Appendix 22D has been updated with amendments at DE 2/2 and 6/1.