Other approved location

Code: TVAGP

The purpose of an alternative approved location is to be able to rapidly disperse the goods. Goods may be stored for a maximum of three days, or six days if the goods have been declared under the transit procedure by an authorised consignee at the place.

You cannot move goods stored at an alternative approved location. You are also allowed to store Union goods at the location.

Read more about temporary storage and eligible locations for temporary storage.

Who is eligible for an alternative approved location authorisation?

For Swedish Customs to decide on an alternative approved location, the applicant must meet the following conditions:

• The company must be established in the customs territory of the Union.
• The company must provide the necessary guarantees for the proper conduct of the business.
• The company must provide a guarantee (there is a possibility of derogation or reduction of the guarantee).
• The location must not be used for retail sales.
• Where the goods to be stored present a danger or are likely to spoil other goods or for other reasons require special facilities, the site must be specially equipped for such goods.
• The place should be operated exclusively by the person who receives a decision on an other approved location.
• Swedish Customs should be able to exercise customs supervision without requiring administrative arrangements that are not in proportion to the economic needs involved.

Enabling customs supervision

In order to enable the customs authorities to carry out customs supervision and to enable the person storing the goods to ensure that they do not escape customs supervision, the holder should be able to keep records, for example by means of record keeping, of the goods placed in and removed from an other approved location.