Apply to import goods temporarily to the UK

How to use the service

You can apply if you’re the person using the goods or you’re arranging an import declaration for the goods to be used on your behalf. Using Temporary Admission in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will depend on if you’re established inside or outside the UK . Using Temporary Admission in Northern Ireland will depend on if you’re established inside or outside the customs territory of the EU. You can check if your goods require you to be established inside or outside the UK to claim relief on import duty — Check if you can get import duty relief on goods using Temporary Admission . You must also: be financially solvent have a good history of compliance with customs requirements have (or be able to keep) appropriate records Customs Intermediaries can be appointed for Temporary Admission in their own name if they: make sure the goods are put to their prescribed use — find prescribed uses in Check if you can get import duty relief on goods using Temporary Admission arrange for the goods to be used for their prescribed use on behalf of the importer offer additional services beyond purely completing import and export declarations and transporting the goods to and from an event or exhibition are in control of the goods and will be liable to any potential Customs Duty and import VAT debt