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Customs authority letter template
Before we can clear your goods through UK customs, HMRC requires a signed authority letter from you — the importer — authorising us to act as your customs agent.
Template — customise and print on your company letterhead
[Your Company Name]
[Address Line 1]
[Address Line 2]
[City, Postcode]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
To: HM Revenue & Customs
RE: Customs clearance authority — appointment of Taurex Freight Ltd as customs agent
We, [Your Company Name], EORI number [GB____________], hereby authorise Taurex Freight Ltd (Company No. 14123456) to act as our customs agent for the purposes of:
- · Making customs declarations (CDS entries) on our behalf
- · Communicating with HMRC and Border Force regarding our import/export shipments
- · Paying duty and VAT on our behalf (to be invoiced back to us)
- · Providing any documentation or information HMRC requires in relation to our goods
This authority is effective from [start date] and remains in force until revoked in writing.
Signed: ___________________________
Name: [Full name of director/authorised signatory]
Position: [Director / Authorised Signatory]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
This is a standard HMRC requirement. The letter must be signed by a director or authorised signatory of the importing company.