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International Import Certificates
Provide an official UK import and end-use assurance for selected controlled goods.
International Import Certificates
Provide an official UK import and end-use assurance for selected controlled goods.
What is an International Import Certificate
An International Import Certificate is an undertaking by the UK importer that controlled goods will be imported into the United Kingdom without diversion or trans-shipment elsewhere and will not be re-exported without the required export licence.
An International Import Certificate is likely to fit when:
Transactions where the goods will remain in the UK or be re-exported only under licence
Businesses able to provide clear order, value and end-user evidence
What is an International Import Certificate
An International Import Certificate is an undertaking by the UK importer that controlled goods will be imported into the United Kingdom without diversion or trans-shipment elsewhere and will not be re-exported without the required export licence.
An International Import Certificate is likely to fit when:
Transactions where the goods will remain in the UK or be re-exported only under licence
Businesses able to provide clear order, value and end-user evidence
Four checks that prevent avoidable rework
Confirm the requirement and evidence before committing to a form, platform or legalisation route.
Obtain the overseas exporter or licensing authority’s request and confirm that an IIC is the required assurance.
Identify the goods accurately, including control status, technical description, quantity, and value.
Confirm the UK importer, consignee, end user and intended end use.
Understand any restriction on diversion, trans-shipment, transfer or later re-export.
Four checks that prevent avoidable rework
Confirm the requirement and evidence before committing to a form, platform or legalisation route.
Obtain the overseas exporter or licensing authority’s request and confirm that an IIC is the required assurance.
Identify the goods accurately, including control status, technical description, quantity, and value.
Confirm the UK importer, consignee, end user and intended end use.
Understand any restriction on diversion, trans-shipment, transfer or later re-export.
From Requirment to Certified Document
The exact turnaround and certification stages depend on the document, destination, and evidence supplied.
Validate the request
Prove origin
Submit the assurance
Control the record
From Requirment to Certified Document
The exact turnaround and certification stages depend on the document, destination, and evidence supplied.
Validate the request
Prove origin
Submit the assurance
Control the record
Information and evidence
to have ready
Order, pro-forma invoice, contract or supporting correspondence
Current signatory list and authorised applicant details
Importer, exporter and end-user information
Full goods description, quantity, value, Incoterms and intended use
Practical support we offer
- Check that the IIC route matches the overseas request
- Application and supporting evidence review
- Certification through the eCert process
- Clarification of the undertaking and record-retention expectations
- Referral for wider customs or export-control support where the transaction requires it
Information and evidence
to have ready
Order, pro-forma invoice, contract or supporting correspondence
Current signatory list and authorised applicant details
Importer, exporter and end-user information
Full goods description, quantity, value, Incoterms and intended use
Practical support we offer
- Check that the IIC route matches the overseas request
- Application and supporting evidence review
- Certification through the eCert process
- Clarification of the undertaking and record-retention expectations
- Referral for wider customs or export-control support where the transaction requires it
Important before relying on the document COMPLIANCE & ACCEPTANCE CHECKS
- An IIC is an assurance document, not a substitute for an import licence, export licence or other regulatory authorisation.
- The description, quantities, end user and end use must agree with the overseas licensing and commercial records.
- Any later re-export, transfer or diversion should be assessed against the undertaking and applicable export-control requirements before action.
Resources for International Import Certificates
Confirm the overseas licensing request, authorised signatory and controlled-goods end-use details before submitting the IIC application.
International Import Certificate signatory list Signatory form
International Import Certificate guidance notes Completion guide
IIC application and end-use checklist Checklist
Resources for International Import Certificates
Confirm the overseas licensing request, authorised signatory and controlled-goods end-use details before submitting the IIC application.
International Import Certificate signatory list Signatory form
International Import Certificate guidance notes Completion guide
IIC application and end-use checklist Checklist
Practical questions before you submit
The overseas exporter or its licensing authority usually requests an IIC, so it can authorise the export of controlled goods to the UK importer.
No. It records an undertaking about the intended import, end use and re-export position. It does not replace a separate UK import licence, sanctions check or other regulatory approval.
The application should be supported by evidence such as the order, pro-forma invoice, contract, or correspondence. The description, quantity, value, Incoterms and end user should agree with the supporting records.
A proprietor, partner, director, company secretary or authorised employee can sign. The company must lodge the IIC signatory list so TVCC can verify the signature and allocate an authority number where applicable.
The current guidance states that duplicate IICs cannot be issued. A new application would need to be submitted and treated as a new certificate.
The IIC undertaking restricts diversion, trans-shipment and re-export without any licence required by the relevant authority. Check the export-control position before transferring or re-exporting the goods.
Check Requirements First
Share the destination, the document request, the parties involved and the deadline.
Practical questions before you submit
The overseas exporter or its licensing authority usually requests an IIC, so it can authorise the export of controlled goods to the UK importer.
No. It records an undertaking about the intended import, end use and re-export position. It does not replace a separate UK import licence, sanctions check or other regulatory approval.
The application should be supported by evidence such as the order, pro-forma invoice, contract, or correspondence. The description, quantity, value, Incoterms and end user should agree with the supporting records.
A proprietor, partner, director, company secretary or authorised employee can sign. The company must lodge the IIC signatory list so TVCC can verify the signature and allocate an authority number where applicable.
The current guidance states that duplicate IICs cannot be issued. A new application would need to be submitted and treated as a new certificate.
The IIC undertaking restricts diversion, trans-shipment and re-export without any licence required by the relevant authority. Check the export-control position before transferring or re-exporting the goods.
Check Requirements First
Other ways we can support you
Customs Declaration Service
ATA Carnets
Customs Helpline & Consultancy
Other ways we can support you
Customs Declaration Service
ATA Carnets
Customs Helpline & Consultancy
Apply for an International Import Certificate
Select Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce from the chamber list.
Apply for an International Import Certificate
Select Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce from the chamber list.