The National Export System (NES) is a computer-based method of declaring goods intended for export to customs. NES information may be sent by traders or freight agents either inland at customs-approved locations or at ports and airports on the UK frontier. An export is the movement of commercial goods from the UK to a destination outside the European Union (EU). The NES therefore only applies to goods destined for countries outside the EU.

Gaining access to NES

NES operates via Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) - a nationwide computer system that electronically controls and records the UK's international cargo movements.

For authorisation to use the simplified procedures to connect to CHIEF, you should complete and return the NES application form.

Once either of the forms have been successfully completed and returned to HMRC, you will be given a CHIEF role and location which will enable you to use NES. Make sure you can provide a valid Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) number (formerly the Trader's Unique Reference Number (TURN)).

Once you are registered and have your CHIEF role, you can log into the NES on the HMRC website.

You can apply for a web channel test 'role' by completing an application form, which you can obtain by faxing CHIEF Operations on Fax 01702 366 825 or by emailing them at chief.operations@hmce.gsi.gov.uk.

There are three main ways to declare exports under NES, as shown below.

Standard Full Pre-entry Procedure

Here you or your agent completes a full pre-shipment declaration.

A declaration should be made electronically to CHIEF, or in some exceptional cases a manual - either Single Administrative Document (SAD) or form C88 (Copy 2) - can be completed, although manual declarations may well take longer to process. All details submitted on a SAD or form C88 have to be in a harmonised format.

A new electronic system has been introduced called the Export Control System (ECS). This allows messages confirming exit to be returned electronically to the originating member state. Indirect exports will be accompanied by an Export Accompanying Document (EAD) with a barcode. At exit from the EU, the barcode will be scanned and the export finalised through the electronic message being returned to the originating member state.

Once permission to progress is given, the goods can be loaded onto the ship or aircraft for export. Loading should not take place before permission has been granted.

Simplified Declaration Procedure (SDP)

You must be an authorised trader or agent, connected to CHIEF, to use this method. Two declarations are made electronically - an abbreviated Pre-Shipment Advice (PSA) before export, and a full Supplementary Declaration (SD) within 14 days of shipment. Each consignment is given a Unique Consignment Reference which must first be quoted on the PSA and then the same reference should be used on the SD declarations to customs.

Local Clearance Procedure (LCP)

This procedure is also only open to authorised traders and agents and allows declarations to be made from authorised inland premises. You must first notify customs about your shipment via an electronic communication to CHIEF. Only after permission to progress has been issued should the goods be removed from the LCP premises. Once LCP goods arrive at the port or airport, consignments shipping direct from the UK to a third country can only be loaded with customs permission. Once your goods have been exported under LCP, you must submit an SD to CHIEF within 14 days.

  

 

( linda )28 Nov,2011

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