HMRC again amends application process for approving premises to examine goods declared for export

HMRC has amended, for the second time in three months, the process for seeking approval of premises used to examine goods declared for export under the Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018. The notices carry the force of law. Traders and customs agents relying on approved examination sites should check the current application requirements against the latest version.

• The 8 October 2026 update amends the application process for approval of premises used to examine goods declared for export.
• An 8 July 2026 update introduced a revised application process requiring applications to be made electronically using the specified online form.
• The notices made under the Regulations have the force of law and were first published on 31 December 2020.
• A 6 February 2025 update separately changed the process for approving premises as an appropriate place for examining goods declared for export under Regulation 40(6A).

Executive summary

HM Revenue & Customs has updated its collection of 'Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018', which have the force of law, to amend the process for approving premises used to examine goods declared for export.…

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