Find a list of codes for the relevant document codes, document status codes and details to be declared (for example, licences and certificates) in Data Element 2/3 (Appendix 5A).

Updates to this page

29 October 2026 Document codes 9C02 and 9C03 have been added to Appendix 5A National.

Document codes 9C02 and 9C03 have been added to Appendix 5A National.

4 September 2026 The page has been updated to reflect the creation of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

The page has been updated to reflect the creation of Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST).

13 July 2026 Document code 9001 has been updated to reflect use under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement from 15 July 2026.

Document code 9001 has been updated to reflect use under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement from 15 July 2026.

26 June 2026 Document code 9Y16 added in preparation for UK steel measures which apply from 1st July 2026.

Document code 9Y16 added in preparation for UK steel measures which apply from 1st July 2026.

5 June 2026 Document code 9L51 has been updated to include a note regarding the Secretary of State needing to be notified within 30 days by any party making use of the licence.

Document code 9L51 has been updated to include a note regarding the Secretary of State needing to be notified within 30 days by any party making use of the licence.

19 May 2026 Document codes 9L51 and 9Y17 added to 5A National.

Document codes 9L51 and 9Y17 added to 5A National.

13 May 2026 Document Code 9Y51 has been added to Appendix 5A National.

Document Code 9Y51 has been added to Appendix 5A National.

8 May 2026 Document code 999L has been removed from Appendix 5A National.

Document code 999L has been removed from Appendix 5A National.

7 April 2026 Document codes 9CLM, 9ING, 9RCP and 9SDC have been removed from Appendix 5A.

Document codes 9CLM, 9ING, 9RCP and 9SDC have been removed from Appendix 5A.

26 February 2026 Document code Y080 has been deleted. Y080 remains a valid 5A Union document code but with an amended description.

Document code Y080 has been deleted. Y080 remains a valid 5A Union document code but with an amended description.

26 January 2026 List of document status codes which can be used with document code 920C has been updated. The removal of status codes XA and XB results in the document ID field has changed from ‘Conditional’ to ‘Mandatory’, and the document reason field from ‘Conditional’ to ‘Not Applicable’.

List of document status codes which can be used with document code 920C has been updated. The removal of status codes XA and XB results in the document ID field has changed from ‘Conditional’ to ‘Mandatory’, and the document reason field from ‘Conditional’ to ‘Not Applicable’.

1 December 2025 Document code 9229 has been updated. This code now covers the import functionality previously covered by Y229.

Document code 9229 has been updated. This code now covers the import functionality previously covered by Y229.

24 October 2025 Document codes 9023 and 9100 have been amended to reflect the upcoming introduction of 9023 as the new document code for firearms import licences.

Document codes 9023 and 9100 have been amended to reflect the upcoming introduction of 9023 as the new document code for firearms import licences.

23 October 2025 Document Codes 9E50 and 9L50 have been added to Appendix 5A National. Document status code ‘XW’ has been added to codes 9015 and 9031 in Appendix 5A National.

Document Codes 9E50 and 9L50 have been added to Appendix 5A National. Document status code ‘XW’ has been added to codes 9015 and 9031 in Appendix 5A National.

21 October 2025 Document code 9EHC has been added for declaring Export Health Certificates.

Document code 9EHC has been added for declaring Export Health Certificates.

27 September 2025 Codes 9015 and 9031 in Appendix 5A National have been amended to include new E series status codes for electronic licences.

Codes 9015 and 9031 in Appendix 5A National have been amended to include new E series status codes for electronic licences.

28 August 2025 Document code 9U04 has been added to Appendix 5A National.

Document code 9U04 has been added to Appendix 5A National.

11 June 2025 The description of document code 9011 has been updated to include ‘and technology’.

The description of document code 9011 has been updated to include ‘and technology’.

4 June 2025 Document codes 9081, 9U01, 9U02 and 9U03 have been amended to make it clear that when declaring document code 9081 (preference under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), one of the document codes 9U01, 9U02 or 9U03 must also be declared.

Document codes 9081, 9U01, 9U02 and 9U03 have been amended to make it clear that when declaring document code 9081 (preference under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), one of the document codes 9U01, 9U02 or 9U03 must also be declared.

1 May 2025 Document Codes 1PPS, 1RMS and 1SCF have been added to Appendix 5A. These codes cannot be used until the Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) has been launched.

Document Codes 1PPS, 1RMS and 1SCF have been added to Appendix 5A. These codes cannot be used until the Simplified Process for Internal Market Movements (SPIMM) has been launched.

24 April 2025 Codes 9L49 and 9Y49 have been added to Appendix 5A National Document Codes.

Codes 9L49 and 9Y49 have been added to Appendix 5A National Document Codes.

26 March 2025 The description and completion instructions for document code 9022 have been updated. The document code covers both goods which are not subject to sanctions and goods which would otherwise be subject to sanctions, but are entitled to claim an exemption from the sanctions.

The description and completion instructions for document code 9022 have been updated. The document code covers both goods which are not subject to sanctions and goods which would otherwise be subject to sanctions, but are entitled to claim an exemption from the sanctions.

10 March 2025 Document code 9Y15 has been added in preparation for upcoming changes to the tariff measures for partial suspension.

Document code 9Y15 has been added in preparation for upcoming changes to the tariff measures for partial suspension.

25 February 2025 Document codes 9Y04, 9Y05 and 9Y06 has been added to appendix 5A.

Document codes 9Y04, 9Y05 and 9Y06 has been added to appendix 5A.

5 February 2025 Appendix 5A National document codes have been updated with the deletion of 9501, Y067, Y250, Y251, Y252, Y253, Y254, Y255, Y256, Y257, Y258, Y259 and Y501. Document code 999L has been amended to reflect that it’s use is now restricted to export supplementary declarations with an accept date of 31 January 2025 or earlier.

Appendix 5A National document codes have been updated with the deletion of 9501, Y067, Y250, Y251, Y252, Y253, Y254, Y255, Y256, Y257, Y258, Y259 and Y501. Document code 999L has been amended to reflect that it’s use is now restricted to export supplementary declarations with an accept date of 31 January 2025 or earlier.

21 January 2025 Document code 9Y14 has been added in preparation for amendments to the tariff measures for mercury controls, applicable from 1 February 2025.

Document code 9Y14 has been added in preparation for amendments to the tariff measures for mercury controls, applicable from 1 February 2025.

20 January 2025 Document codes 921Y, 922Y, 923Y, 924Y, 925Y & 926Y have been added. These document codes are required for changes to tariff measure controls on mercury which apply from 1 February 2025.

Document codes 921Y, 922Y, 923Y, 924Y, 925Y & 926Y have been added. These document codes are required for changes to tariff measure controls on mercury which apply from 1 February 2025.

23 December 2024 Code 920Y has been updated to reflect that it can be used for imports and exports. Document codes 9Y07, 9Y08, 9Y09 and 9Y10 have been added. These new waiver document codes are being introduced as part of the provisions for removal of document codes 999L and Y999 at the end of January 2025. The new document codes can be used immediately but will not satisfy the tariff measures, so you will still need to declare 999L or Y999 when using the new codes before 1 February 2025. The tariff measures using the new codes have been added to the UK Integrated Online Tariff and can be viewed by changing the ‘Date of Trade’ to 1/2/2025. Separate guidance will be issued in due course.

Code 920Y has been updated to reflect that it can be used for imports and exports. Document codes 9Y07, 9Y08, 9Y09 and 9Y10 have been added. These new waiver document codes are being introduced as part of the provisions for removal of document codes 999L and Y999 at the end of January 2025. The new document codes can be used immediately but will not satisfy the tariff measures, so you will still need to declare 999L or Y999 when using the new codes before 1 February 2025. The tariff measures using the new codes have been added to the UK Integrated Online Tariff and can be viewed by changing the ‘Date of Trade’ to 1/2/2025. Separate guidance will be issued in due course.

14 December 2024 New document codes 9081, 9U01, 9U02, and 9U03 have been added to Appendix 5A National Document Codes to support the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Any claims to preference under the terms of the CPTPP should use these codes to ensure the correct preferential treatment.

New document codes 9081, 9U01, 9U02, and 9U03 have been added to Appendix 5A National Document Codes to support the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Any claims to preference under the terms of the CPTPP should use these codes to ensure the correct preferential treatment.

7 November 2024 Appendix 5A National document code 9107 updated to remove the options of using document status codes XA, XF, XU, XW and XX. This results in the document ID field becoming mandatory instead of conditional and the document reason is no longer applicable instead of being conditional. The Customs Declaration Service will continue to accept status codes XA, XF, XU, XW and XX with 9107 for a limited period of time to enable traders to update their software. Waiver document code Y903 is available for use in any circumstances which would have previously used XA, XF, XU, XW or XX with 9107.

Appendix 5A National document code 9107 updated to remove the options of using document status codes XA, XF, XU, XW and XX. This results in the document ID field becoming mandatory instead of conditional and the document reason is no longer applicable instead of being conditional. The Customs Declaration Service will continue to accept status codes XA, XF, XU, XW and XX with 9107 for a limited period of time to enable traders to update their software. Waiver document code Y903 is available for use in any circumstances which would have previously used XA, XF, XU, XW or XX with 9107.

31 October 2024 Document codes 9065 and 9066 have been amended. Please refer to the conditions attached to the commodity code in the UK Integrated Online Tariff and the Northern Ireland Online Tariff for associated document codes.

Document codes 9065 and 9066 have been amended. Please refer to the conditions attached to the commodity code in the UK Integrated Online Tariff and the Northern Ireland Online Tariff for associated document codes.

25 October 2024 Document code Y229 has been amended to be used for sanctions measures on Northern Ireland export declarations in addition to the existing use for imports of tier priced medicines. HMRC have requested the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) amend the tier priced medicines tariff measure to use a new document code, but Y229 will need to be used until this has been implemented. A further update will be issued once a new document co…