3/19

DE 3/19 Representative

A Representative should only be declared to CDS where, the Representative (party who will be responsible for the customs formalities), differs from the Declarant declared in DE 3/17 and/ or DE 3/18.

For example, where the Representative contracts with a sub-agent to submit the customs declaration. The sub-agent’s details are to be entered in the Declarant’s data elements, the Representative (who holds the contract with the importer to complete the customs formalities) will be entered in the Representative’s data elements.

Where a Representative’s details are required, the identification number (GB, EU or XI EORI) of the Representative should be declared in DE 3/20 where held.

DE 3/19 is used to declare the Representative’s name and address and postcode. This DE may only be completed where a recognised GB, EU or XI EORI number is not held and declared in DE 3/20.