Process description
Service requests
In order to obtain an authorisation, an application shall be made to the Customs Decision System (CDS - EU Trader Portal) using the SRS Electronic Declaration System (EDS) (https://eds.vid.gov.lv/login/ - Connect to European Information Systems - Customs Decision System (CDS - EU Trader Portal) - Applications - New Application).
For customs warehouses not located on bunker barges, submit the following documents:
1. the location plan (or copy) for the customs warehouse;
2. if a customs warehouse is intended for storage of foodstuffs (as defined in Regulation (EEC) No 612 / 2009 37, par. 1), the applicant must submit a guarantee in accordance with Regulation No 612 / 2009 37, par. 2;
3. Statement from the State Fire and Rescue Service (copy) indicating the warehouse complies with fire and safety regulations; and
4. Statement from the relevant State Environmental Service board indicating compliance with environmental protection regulations.
If a customs warehouse is intended to be located on a bunker barge, submit the following documents:
1. bunker barge sea worthiness certificate (copy);
2. storage hold placement diagram (copy) indicating the name of the applicant and EORI number and clearly marked and identified storage spaces including capacity and total pipeline system volume; and
3. documents (copies) indicating quantities the storage holds can accommodate (certificates for measuring instruments and hold capacity and tank calibration tables).Receipt of services
The decision will be sent to the applicant through EDS, except in cases where the applicant has indicated an alternate form of communication, or by post.