How do I enter goods location codes in a CDS declaration?

The Goods location code

The CDS goods location code consists of the following parts:

• Country code
• Type of location
• Location identifier
• Code (e.g. DVRDOVDVR) **
• ** If using a GVMS port, GVM is added to the code (e.g. DVRDOVDVRGVM). See the relevant Government website for these codes).
• ** If using a shed code, it is added to the code (e.g. DVRDOVDVRPDE).

The individual parts are entered separately to make up the goods location code (declared in data element 5/23). For a list of Goods location codes, check the relevant HMRC website.

Types of location

• A: Designated location (Border)
• B: Authorised place
• C: Approved place (Certificate of agreement airports)
• D: Other (e.g. gas pipelines)

Location Identifiers

• T: Postal code
• U: UN/LOCODE
• V: Customs office identifier
• W: GPS Coordinates
• X: EORI number
• Y: Authorisation number
• Z: Free text

Multiple appendices exist for different types of locations. 

Most locations use GB, A and U as the country code, location type and identifier.

Note: Be aware of the different requirements for RoRo and GVMS location codes:

• Appendix 16R: RoRo location codes (goods from ROI to GB)
• Appendix 16S: GVMS location codes

Entering the Goods location code

To enter the goods location information, follow the steps below:

• Open the export declaration and select the Export declaration tab.
• Locate the Goods location section. 
  
• Select, or enter the Country, Type and Identifier.
• Enter the relevant Agreed goods loc.

The information can also be populated using a template. 

CDS Error 12099

If a CDS 12099 error is received, the goods location information has been entered incorrectly. You need to ensure that a valid goods location code has been entered and that each element of the code is entered in the correct field (as shown above). A common mistake is that the country, type and identifier are included in the Agreed goods loc. field, when they should be entered separately.