TSAD19000 - Sealing of goods: categories of goods which must be carried in secure containers

The use of seals on a means of transport or package is required for all goods moving under Community Transit unless the description of the goods in the transit declaration or the supplementary documents makes the goods readily identifiable. A goods description is deemed to permit identification of the goods where it is sufficiently precise to permit easy identification of the quantity and nature of the goods.

Seals must be used in all cases for the movement of high-risk goods (ie goods listed in Annex 44c of Regulation 2454/93, except where the quantity is below the minimum set out in column 3 of the list) and CAP goods subject to CAP charges, refunds or licensing. This also applies to goods travelling under TIR. Generally, these goods are sealed by Customs at the office of departure.