Purpose of this handbook
Details what is and is not included in this handbook.
In this handbook applicants will find details on how customs authorisations are applied for, granted and managed post authorisation. This handbook contains technical guidance to support customs authorisation users and applicants in managing their authorisation and authorisation applications. They will also find the application questions for each customs authorisation and details on what to expect when problems arise and authorisations are not used as they are intended.
This handbook does not include information on operating specific customs authorisations. That information is provided in the relevant customs technical handbooks.