National additional codes to declare with Data Element 6/17 of the Customs Declaration Service
Find the national additional codes to be declared in Data Element 6/17 to calculate duties and taxes (Appendix 19).
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Enter any national additional code for the goods being declared, as specified by the commodity code. If no national additional code is required, Data Element 6/17 may be left blank.
The national additional codes will be used, in conjunction with information provided elsewhere in the declaration, to calculate the duties and taxes applicable.
The codes declared in Data Element 6/17 will also be used to indicate any exemptions or reduced rates of taxes, which may be applicable for national taxes and other charges.
The declaration of a national additional code for an exemption or reduction in Data Element 6/17, constitutes a legal declaration that the claimant is eligible for the relief or exemption.
An incorrect claim to an exemption or reduced rate, may render the legal declarant liable to a demand for the relieved revenue and other sanctions or penalties, under the applicable legislation.
You can find information and guidance on commodity codes in the UK Trade Tariff.
This is a list of the national additional codes which may be entered in Data Element 6/17.
Last updated 30 October 2020 + show all updates
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This page has been updated to reflect amended detail, specifically changes to Tax Type Codes X444-X447 and X633.
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First published.