Document code 999L no longer accepted for CDS Imports

From 31 January 2024 you will no longer be able to use document code 999L for Customs Declaration Service (CDS) import declarations. The code will need to be replaced by an appropriate waiver document code.

Check the HMRC website for details of the national and EU waiver document codes that will replace document code 999L.

Pre-lodged import declarations made before 31 January 2024 that arrive after this date will be rejected by HMRC, unless the correct waiver document code has been supplied in place of 999L.

If you have templates setup that include the 999L document code, you should review and update as necessary with an appropriate replacement waiver document code.