UK customs declarations · CDS

Customs declarations, done right the first time.

Tax2Cargo is the AI-driven platform connecting your trade to HMRC. Describe a shipment in plain language and we map it to a compliant CDS declaration — import or export — in minutes, not hours.

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HMRC connected
This month
12
AI-assisted
63/600
Accepted
36
Recent declarationsView all
EX Automotive parts → HamburgEX-2026-0410 · £91,400
IM Pharma cold-chain ← DublinIM-2026-0407 · £58,900 Accepted
EX Cotton textiles ← IstanbulIM-2026-0411 · £12,750 Incomplete
AI filled 11 of 12 fields. Review and submit to HMRC.
Aligned with HMRC, by design
CDS ImportCustoms Declaration Service CDS ExportCustoms Declaration Service Enterprise encryptionData security by design GDPR & UK standardsAudit-ready records
The platform

Everything you need to clear UK borders, in one place.

From AI-assisted filing to real-time tracking — Tax2Cargo gives your team the tools to create, submit, and manage declarations independently and compliantly.

AI-enabled filing

AI fills declarations for you, working in both conversational and agentic modes — so the busywork happens automatically.

HMRC-ready architecture

Built to mirror HMRC processes for 100% compatibility with the Customs Declaration Service.

Self-service declarations

Empower your team to create, monitor, and manage filings independently, with digital uploads and ad-hoc reporting built in.

Guided wizards & templates

Step-by-step wizards adapt to each shipment and only ask what's relevant. Smart templates cut hours of repetitive work.

Resubmit & replay

Replay and resubmit declarations in a click to keep corrections fast and submissions accurate.

Real-time tracking

See exactly where every filing stands, get automatic notifications, and manage it all from a single dashboard.

Automation & bulk upload

Upload declarations in bulk from CSV files and let automation handle the volume for you.

Secure, cloud-native

A cloud-first, AI-first platform for import and export submissions — no installs, always up to date.

Expert support & training

Subscription-based support options, manuals, how-to videos and training to keep your team confident.

Declarations filled in by AI

Describe the shipment. We write the declaration.

No commodity-code lookups, no field-by-field guesswork. Tell Tax2Cargo what you're shipping in everyday language and AI translates it into structured HMRC fields — ready for your review.

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Plain-language input

Describe your shipment in everyday words — AI handles the customs vocabulary.

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Smart field mapping

The system auto-fills the correct codes, values and classifications from your description.

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Interactive validation

Review AI-suggested entries, approve them, or request changes instantly.

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Seamless UI handoff

Switch back to the interface any time to refine details or complete missing fields.

AI Declaration Assistant Validated
You describe
Direction
Export
Destination
Hamburg, DE
Commodity (DE 6/8)
8708 99 97
Customs value
£91,400
Description of goods
Automotive parts — body panels & fixings
New export declaration · Step 3 of 6
Parties & EORI
Exporter, consignee, declarant confirmed
Transport & route
Dover → Hamburg, RoRo
3
Commodity & classification
Commodity code · DE 6/8
8708 99 97Suggested by AI
Parts of bodies for motor vehicles. Inline help explains each HMRC term.
4
Valuation & duties
Guided wizards

A clear path through every declaration.

Step-by-step prompts guide you through each stage. Standard fields are pre-filled, HMRC terminology is explained inline, and errors are flagged the moment they happen — not after you submit.

Step-by-step workflow

Clear prompts walk you through each stage of the declaration.

Smart defaults & contextual help

Standard fields auto-fill; inline tooltips explain every HMRC term.

Validation at each step

Errors are flagged instantly, before you can move forward.

Compliance-first architecture

Audit-ready from the first declaration.

Every filing is logged, encrypted and built to UK data standards — so when an audit comes, the answer is already on file.

Audit-ready records

A full declaration history with immutable logs, ready for inspection at any time.

Data security by design

Enterprise-grade encryption and granular access controls protect every record.

GDPR & UK data standards

Fully compliant with UK and EU data-protection requirements, end to end.

FAQs

Questions, answered.

What is Tax2Cargo?
A UK-based customs declaration platform working with HMRC. We help importers, exporters and agents complete and submit declarations quickly, accurately and affordably using an AI-powered system.
Do you support import and export on CDS?
Yes. We fully support both import and export declarations on the Customs Declaration Service in compliance with HMRC requirements, with dedicated screens and guidance for each.
How long does it take to sign up?
Only a few minutes. Once registered, you can immediately start preparing and submitting declarations.
What if I make a mistake in my declaration?
The system alerts you to common mistakes before submission. You can make an amendment declaration to correct errors, save a declaration to revisit later, or cancel and submit a new one.
Can I save and reuse past declarations?
Yes. You have access to a full history of past submissions, and you can clone and resend any declaration. You can also store and reuse contacts, suppliers and frequently used commodity codes.
Is there an audit trail and reporting?
Yes. Every submission includes a detailed audit log for compliance and inspections, and you can generate customer reports, submission logs and audit records to meet business needs.
Get started

Clear your next shipment with Tax2Cargo.

Explore the full platform in our demo environment before you subscribe — every feature, no commitment. When you're ready, switch to live and start submitting to HMRC.