CCPG30510 - International Trade operational process: penalty notice: authorisation of penalties: sending a request for authorisation

THIS GUIDANCE IS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE OFFICERS ONLY

Once you have made all your decisions about CCP Action, you must seek authorisation from an Authorising officer about:

• your decision to issue or not to issue a penalty notice and
• any decision you have made about reasonable excuse and
• the amount of the penalty and
• the amount of any mitigation allowed against the penalty amount.

You should ensure that you provide the Authorising officer with:

• a draft of your penalty notice,
• an explanation of the circumstances of the contravention concerned and
• any relevant evidence/ information that supports your decision(s).

They should authorise your decision on the Customs Penalty Action Checklist (CPAC).