Roadway Customs 

Certified Customs Declaration Specialist (CCDS)-Certification

The Roadway Customs Professional Certification is an independent assessment designed to formally recognise competence in UK customs declarations and regulatory compliance.

Roadway Customs Certification Programme Modules

This certification is examination-based. Candidates purchase access to a structured online test and, upon successful completion, receive an official Roadway Customs certificate.  The assessment is intended for professionals who already possess working knowledge and practical experience within the UK customs environment. Also suitable for learners.

Each examination evaluates understanding of current HMRC procedures, Customs Declaration Service (CDS) requirements, declaration accuracy, and compliance standards.

To achieve certification, candidates must obtain a minimum score of 90 percent. This high pass threshold ensures that certification reflects a strong and demonstrable level of professional competence.

Successful candidates receive:

  • A uniquely numbered digital certificate

  • Verification status within the Roadway Customs registry

  • Confirmation of achievement suitable for professional profiles and employer verification

The Roadway Customs Certification establishes a measurable benchmark of technical knowledge for customs declarants, freight forwarders, and trade compliance professionals operating within the United Kingdom.

Questions are multiple choice.

Test 1 – UK Customs Fundamentals

Test 2 – CDS System Training

Test 3 – Export Declarations

Test 4 – ENS & Safety & Security 

Test 1 – UK Customs Fundamentals / Role of HM Revenue & Customs / Import vs Export procedures / Customs law basics / EORI numbers / Incoterms overview

Price: £75

 

Test 2 – CDS System Training - What is Customs Declaration Service (CDS) / Key CDS data elements / Declaration types / Procedure codes / Commodity codes

Price: £75

 

Test 3 – Export Declarations-  Standard export declarations / Supplementary declarations / CHIEF vs CDS differences

Price: £75

Test 4 – ENS & Safety & Security - HMRC ENS requirements / Entry Summary Declarations / Data timing requirements

Price: £75