CHIEF – Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight

Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) is the UK government’s old electronic system to handle customs declaration processes. It has already been replaced by CDS for import declarations and the transition for export declarations is underway. CHIEF supports the National Export System (NES) by providing an electronic gateway for making customs declarations. Companies that wish to import or export to/from the UK should now register for CDS and contact HMRC accordingly.