Apply for approval to import duty-paid EU excise goods from EU countries into Northern Ireland, bought in an EU member state, as a Taxtax Representative
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- HM Revenue & Customs
- Published
- 12 February 2023
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Applies to Northern Ireland
You cannot use this service in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales).
Use this form HM4b to apply for approval to import duty-paid excise goods frominto Northern Ireland, if:
- the goods were bought in an EU
countriesmemberintostate - the
NortherngoodsIreland.were bought duty-paid - you’re a tax representative
Find more information on movingcommercial movements of excise goods as freight under the NorthernWindsor Ireland protocolFramework.
When to complete thisthe form
Complete and return this form at least 10 working days before the intended date of dispatch for us to deal with your request.dispatch.
What youyou’ll will need
To complete this form, youyou’ll will need your:
- full name
- business name
- business address
- customer name
- customer address
- phone number
- VAT registration number (if you have one)
How to complete thisthe form
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Update history
2025-05-02 11:16
Form HM4b has been updated to remove references to Alcohol Duty stamps as the Alcohol Duty Stamps Scheme has been discontinued.
2024-09-18 00:15
The form HM4b has been updated.
2024-09-16 12:47
Information about what you need to provide when submitting form HM4b has been updated.
2023-02-12 23:00
First published.