Division Reservation on containers

‘For all containers, whether or not approved for carrying goods under customs seal, Community legislation authorizes temporary admission without formalities from the time of entry into Community customs territory, provided that the containers bear durably applied markings in an appropriate, clearly visible position identifying the owner or operator and giving the marks and identification numbers used by the owner or operator, the tare weight of the container (except in the case of swap bodies used in combined road-rail transport) and the country of registration of the container (except in the case of air transport).

Containers not fulfilling these conditions may be granted temporary admission to Community customs territory once a written application has been submitted, an authorization issued and, where there are well-founded or serious doubts regarding the obligation to re-export, a list has been produced and/or a security constituted.’