Notice of amendment to an export declaration (C81)
This section is Trade data
Use this service to notify HMRC of errors made on your export / re-export declarations. Get help using the C81 amendment form.
A C81 should not be used to:
- Add missed items to a declaration (additional commodity codes). A retrospective electronic declaration will need to be made for missing items of trade.
- To amend any other data elements not included within the form. For details not on the form, that require changing, you should annotate your own records and make a note of the error.
Before you start
The C81 is used for statistical purposes only. Please note submission of this form will not update your Export declaration You should enter the details from the original entry amending details as required.
If you need to amend more than one item per entry, you will need to submit multiple forms.
Completion of this form should not be considered as fulfilling your legal obligation to pre-entry at export/re-export or be used in any retrospective claims for duty relief.
For Customs Special Procedures such as:
- Customs warehousing (CW)
- Inward processing (IP)
- Outward processing relief (OPR)
- Temporary admission (TA)
All quantities and values (in pounds sterling) are to be entered to the nearest whole number. Please do not include decimals or fractions.
How to fill out the form
All original fields should match the declaration that was submitted. If you are not submitting a change to a particular data element, please leave the amended field blank.
Need further guidance?
If you require further guidance on the completion of this form, please use one of the services available on the Imports and exports: general enquiries list to contact HM Revenue & Customs.
Confirmation email
Due to technical issues you will not receive an automated confirmation email. Please be advised we are receiving your form submissions as normal.
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