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Single Administrative Document (C88A)

Use form C88A as an alternative to form C88 to enable the importation and exportation of goods.

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Single Administrative Document (C88A)

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Use form Single Administrative Document (SAD) C88A as an alternative to form C88 to enable the importation and exportation of goods.

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg).

These forms including form C88A are available to view here for information purposes only. Please do not complete downloaded copies.

If you need a copy of any of these forms please contact the Excise and Customs Helpline.

Import and export: SAD full 8 part set (C88 (1-8))
Use form C88 to enable the exportation and importation of goods.

Import and export: SAD parts 2-3 (C88 (2-3))
Use parts 2 and 3 of form C88 as proof of authorisation to import/export for the country of dispatch and the consignor.

Import and export: SAD part 6 (C88 (6))
Use part 6 of C88 as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.

Import and export: export summary and community transit loading list (C88 (EL))
Use form C88 (EL) to provide a summary of exports and a community transit loading list.

Import and export: SAD (C88 (status))
Use form C88 (status) as proof of authorisation to import or export for the country of destination.

Import and export: SAD (C88 (UK transit))
Use form C88 (UK transit) if you want to complete the parts of the C88 form that relate to UK transit only.

Import and export: SAD (export/transit) (C88 exp-tran)
Use form C88 exp-tran for the export or transit of goods.

Import and export: Common Agricultural Policy export Customs Input of Entry control (C88 (CAP) CIE)
Use form C88 (CAP) CIE to comply with New Export System and SAD harmonisation.

Import and export: bulk importer details (C515)
Use form C515 with the SAD to provide bulk importer details.

Import and export: bulk exporter details (C515A)
Use form C515A to record bulk exports with the SAD.

Import and export: European Community EXP-SAD/SEC (C88/ESS)
Use form C88/ESS for export declaration for Merchandise in Baggage (MIB) Customs Input Entry (CIE) and Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) fall back.

Import and export: European Community EXP-SAD/SEC - list of items (C88/ESS/LOI)
Use form C88/ESS/LOI with form C88/ESS where there is more than one item on the declaration. For use with MIB, CIE and CHIEF fall-back.

Published 4 April 2014
Last updated 3 December 2019 + show all updates
  1. The return address on page 4 has been amended.

  2. First published.