SPE15420 - Temporary removals: viewing/display of goods on retail premises and galleries

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Temporary removal for viewing solely for the purpose of viewing is permitted. Viewing in this context cannot be applied to items temporarily removed for display at a venue which allows public access, for example, fairs, galleries or exhibitions.

Note: Northern Ireland (NI) customs authorisations will continue to fall within the provisions of the Union Customs Code (UCC), as retained by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and CEMA 1979.