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United KingdomImport PermitsImport Permits and Importer Registration
Register as an importer and get permits for regulated goods. Handled by HMRC (EORI number) and the Department for Business and Trade for controlled goods.
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- Official program name
- Import Permits and Importer Registration
- Program category
- Import permits
- Regulator
- HMRC (EORI number) and the Department for Business and Trade for controlled goods
- What it covers
- Registering your business as an importer with customs and getting permits for goods that are controlled or restricted.
- Who needs it
- Businesses that bring goods into the country for sale or use.
- Typical documents
- Business registration documents, a product list with tariff codes, supplier invoices and any product certificates.
- Processing time
- To be confirmed. Confirm with the regulator.
- Official source
- gov.uk
Want more background?
Our guide explains how this route works in practice and what to prepare first.
Read the guide →Directional guidance only, not legal advice. Requirements depend on your product and change often. Confirm current rules and fees with the regulator before you apply.