Policy paper
Inland border facilities: changes to port approvals legislation
This measure is about a change to existing legislation, to make sure all border locations provide and fund their own customs infrastructure.
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This measure amends HMRC’s existing powers to approve ports and apply approval conditions in secondary legislation. This includes the provision of customs infrastructure. Ports assessed as not having enough space on-site for customs infrastructure will need to provide the same infrastructure at an offsite location, which must be agreed by HMRC.
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Published 26 November 2025