Customs Consolidation Act, 1876

Commissioners may order in what ports goods may be carried or water-borne by authorised persons.

16. The Commissioners of Customs may order and direct in what ports or places in the United Kingdom goods cleared for drawback or from the warehouse shall be carried or water-borne to be put on board any ship for exportation, and goods carried or water-borne from any importing ship to, or to be landed at, any wharf, quay, or other place, and such goods shall be so carried or water-borne only by persons authorised for that purpose by license under the hands of the Commissioners of Customs, who may revoke any such orders or directions, or make others in lieu thereof, when and as they may deem expedient; and may grant such licenses in such form and manner and to such persons as they may deem proper, and may revoke the same when and as they shall think fit; and before granting any such license may require such security, by bond or otherwise, for the faithful and incorrupt conduct of such person, as they shall deem necessary.

Collection of duties, &c.

As to the collection and management of duties of Customs, drawbacks, and allowances.