This notice from HM Revenue & Customs and the Department for Business and Trade alerts importers and exporters to a technical issue affecting the transmission of licences from the LITE and SPIRE systems to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). The problem is causing delays in customs clearance. The notice specifies that affected parties should report any declaration problems directly to CDS while the issue is being investigated.

Regulated entities experiencing customs clearance delays due to this licence transmission failure should ensure they are reporting issues to CDS as instructed. While no specific compliance deadline is provided, prompt reporting is crucial to mitigate further delays and ensure smooth operations. Failure to report issues could exacerbate clearance problems. This notice highlights the operational reliance on integrated IT systems for trade compliance.