TSI005100 - Application: Application information
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Application packs are available from National Frontiers Approvals Unit (NFAU). Businesses applying need to be involved in import, transport or storage of chargeable goods. However, for NI the concept is known as non-community goods.
Officers from Border Force (BF) or Customs will check the premises.
The length of time this takes is currently 60 days but that is dependent on the applicant providing all the necessary information in that time.