- A call for evidence sought views on the future of customs declarations.
- The government has issued a response to the call for evidence, and confirmed that it intends to simplify customs declarations for imports and exports, with a significant reduction in the amount of information that traders will need to provide.
- Information from respondents on the use of technology in the completion of customs declarations will inform the design of border transformation programmes.
- Timing: the call for evidence closed on 8 September 2023 and the government issued a summary of responses on 7 December 2023. There will be ongoing consultation with stakeholders regarding the timeline for implementing changes.
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