HMRC has launched a free service providing businesses with access to their complete customs declaration data covering all import and export declarations submitted to the authority.
The new service enables companies to retrieve comprehensive data on their customs activities, supporting internal compliance reviews and audit processes. Businesses can utilise this information to identify declaration errors at an early stage and strengthen their customs governance frameworks.
HMRC expects companies to implement formal processes for reviewing this data as part of their compliance management systems. The authority has indicated that failure to utilise or review available customs data may be interpreted as insufficient due diligence in compliance matters.
This development reflects HMRC's broader strategy to enhance customs compliance through improved data transparency and self-monitoring by businesses, placing greater responsibility on companies to proactively manage their customs obligations through available digital tools.
