Customs Declarations UK review
A broad customs filing platform with clear pay-as-you-go charges and strong GB coverage.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Customs Declarations UK is cloud-based software for freight forwarders, hauliers, customs brokers, importers, exporters and traders. It supports GB CDS import and export declarations, safety and security filings, EU ICS2 entries, NCTS6 transit movements, GVMS references and French ELO envelopes. Guided workflows, real-time validation, commodity requirements mapping, HS code search, duty and tax calculations, amendments, cancellations and customs notifications bring core declaration work into one web and API-accessible platform.
The pricing structure is built around individual filings. GB Customs Declaration Service declarations cost £25 per declaration, while GB Safety and Security declarations cost £10. NCTS6 departure costs £15 per departure declaration and includes matching arrival free; NCTS6 arrival-only costs £8 per arrival declaration. EU ICS2 costs £4 per declaration, and GVMS-only and ELO-only declarations cost £1 per GMR or ELO envelope. The £1 entry point therefore applies to the cheapest standalone filing options, rather than standard CDS submissions. Customs Intelligent Document Processing adds OCR and AI extraction from invoices, packing lists and transport documents, with drafts supported for customs declarations.
Its strongest fit is for UK operations that need more than basic form submission. Bulk CSV or Excel upload, declaration cloning and automated document extraction can support repeat workflows, while API connectivity extends the platform into ERP, TMS and freight systems. Integrations include HMRC Customs Declaration Service, HMRC CTC Traders API, MCP, CNS, CCS-UK and GVMS. The platform should suit businesses managing varied GB declarations, transit movements and safety filings; organisations whose primary requirements are outside Great Britain should assess whether its EU functionality matches their operational scope.
Customs Declarations UK pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Covers CDS, S&S GB, NCTS6, ICS2, GVMS and ELO filings
- OCR, AI extraction, bulk uploads and declaration cloning reduce manual entry
- APIs connect with ERP, TMS and freight systems
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan for occasional or low-volume users
- Pay-as-you-go charges apply per declaration, departure, arrival, GMR or envelope
- Its strongest verified coverage is GB-focused despite EU functionality
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