Non—preferential origin

Non—preferential origin confers an ’economic nationality’ on goods. It is used for determining the origin of products subject to all kinds of commercial policy measures (such as anti—dumping measures and quantitative restrictions) or tariff quotas.

A statement, normally on an Invoice, stating the goods are not controlled and thus no Licence is required. For further information, please refer to the Tariffs Guide.

A combination of ‘Additional Information Codes’ (Appendix 4B: Data Element 2/2 in CDS) used in conjunction to cover cases where the CDS system may validate that the goods are ‘at risk’ (even though the code NIREM has been claimed); therefore, the code NIAID can also be added to claim a duty waiver as a contingency

NIIMP is used in the Goods Domestic Status field in TSS for goods imported from Rest of World (RoW) and for goods moving from customs special procedures. Within TSS, Rest of World excluding the European Union is considered all countries excluding those in the UK and the EU.

NIDOM is used in the Goods Domestic Status field in TSS where goods are already in free circulation within the UK.

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This enables importers to import goods from certain countries at a reduced or nil rate of duty under specific trade agreements with the beneficiary countries.

In order to comply with the legal obligations and to place goods under a customs procedure, a customs declaration needs to be lodged. The declaration should be lodged with the customs office where the goods were or will shortly be presented.

The LRN is the declarant’s unique number for a consignment and cannot be duplicated. Each transit declaration requires a separate LRN. For further information, please refer to the Data Guide.

Some goods require export and/or import licences, like certain military, paramilitary, dual—use goods and technology, artworks, plants and animals, medicines, or chemicals. Exporting or importing controlled goods without the right licence is a criminal offence. For further information, please refer to the Controlled Goods Guide.