2

If—

a

a person who is liable to pay import duty is approved by HMRC to defer payment of any liability to import duty; and

b

a single guarantee is given in relation to the payment of the liability to import duty,

the person must pay the duty before the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the date on which the person is notified of the liability.

3

If—

a

a person who is liable to pay import duty is approved by HMRC to defer payment of any liability to import duty; and

b

either—

i

paragraph (2) does not apply and the approval was given F1before the end of the period of six months beginning with exit day; or

ii

a comprehensive guarantee is given in relation to the payment of the liability to import duty,

the person must pay the duty for which the person is liable before the end of the period of 15 days beginning with the date following the date on which the person is notified of the liability.

3A

A person is only eligible for approval to defer payment of liability to import duty if the person is established in the United Kingdom.