HMRC CDS

Supporting Documents

CDS declarations require supporting documents to prove origin, value, and regulatory compliance. freightcode® lets you upload files, paste document text, generate templates, and link documents directly to declarations.

Accessing Documents

Go to Documents in the sidebar. You can also access documents for a specific declaration from the Documents tab within the declaration workspace.

Adding documents

There are three ways to add a document:

• Upload a file — click Upload Document and select a PDF, image, or other file. Assign a document type and optionally link it to a declaration. Files are stored securely via HMRC's Secure Document Environment.
• Paste text — click Paste Document to paste the raw text of a commercial invoice, packing list, or similar. Select the document type and link it to a declaration.
• Generate a template — freightcode® can generate blank document templates for a declaration based on the CDS document codes already entered in Goods Items.

Document types

freightcode® recognises the following CDS document codes (DE 2/3):

Linking documents to declarations

When uploading or pasting, select a declaration from the dropdown to link the document. Linked documents appear in the declaration's Documents tab. You can filter the Documents page by declaration or by document type using the filter controls.

Compliance tools

The Documents page also gives access to built-in compliance tools:

• Preference Checker — verify whether goods qualify for a preferential duty rate under a UK trade agreement.
• Rules of Origin Simulator — check whether goods meet origin criteria for preferential treatment.
• Landed Cost Calculator — calculate the total landed cost including duty, VAT, and freight.