The authorisation referred to in article D. 1221-58 indicates in particular the name and address of the supplier establishment, the natural or legal person responsible for the import and, where applicable, the recipient establishment if it is not the importer, the nature and quantity of the imported product and the intended use. It specifies its period of validity and must be presented during a customs inspection.
The import authorisation is valid for a single operation for a period of three months from the date of issue. It must be kept by the importer for at least thirty years.