European legislation allows for declarations for customs clearance to be made as a direct representative. This means that this declaration is made in the name of, and at the expense of the buying party. Direct representation enables the buying party to appoint an authorised representative, usually the forwarder. As such, the party buying, also known as the represented party, transfers the right of absence and the relevant provisions in messaging to the representative. The standard authorisation states that the representative carries out all activities relating to the declaration.
