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Excise licensing

Information about excise licensing is available below.

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Excise Customs-Controlled Area Licences

Excise is a form of tax levied by the government and collected by Customs.

Applying for an excise Customs-controlled area licence

Read about the types of licences you'll need if you have excisable items.

Amend, surrender or transfer your licence

Apply to change your CCA licence terms and conditions.

Changing, suspending or cancelling your licence

Your licence may be suspended or cancelled in some circumstances.

Page updated: 02.25pm 04 July 2025
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