2019 The following has force of law under paragraph 3 of Article 3 of Regulation (EC) 1889/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Community as amended by regulation 2(4)(b) of The Cash Controls (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 A declaration […]
Category: Various Controls [UK]
Construction Products Regulation NI
Guidance Construction Products Regulation in Great Britain Guidance providing practical information for placing construction products on the GB market. From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Published 1 September 2020 Last updated 24 August 2021 — See all updates Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents Purpose Construction Products […]
Placing Goods on GB Market
Guidance Placing manufactured goods on the market in Great Britain What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the GB market. From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 24 August 2021 — See all updates Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents […]
Using UKCA Marking
Guidance Using the UKCA marking Find out if you need to use the UKCA marking and how to use it. From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 24 August 2021 — See all updates Applies to England, Scotland and Wales Contents Check whether you need to use the new […]
Financial Sanctions
Guidance Financial sanctions: guidance Information on the approach OFSI takes to financial sanctions including sector and regime specific guidance, as well as information on monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions. From: HM Treasury and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation Published 29 May 2013 Last updated 1 November 2021 — See all updates Documents Financial sanctions: general guidance […]
Exporting to UK
Guidance EU business: exporting to the UK From: Department for International Trade Published: 2 December 2020 Last updated: 11 March 2021, see all updates Contents Buying or selling goods Transporting goods from the EU to the UK Exporting food and drink Exporting agri-food products Exporting animals and animal products Exporting plants and plant products Exporting fish […]
Various Controls (UK)
Export Licences The export of certain goods from the UK requires an export licence. Other exports are subject to controls and regulation. Licences or regulation may apply to trade within the European Union in some limited cases. The EU Treaty allows exceptions to the freedom to trade where there are compelling reasons of security or […]
Anti-Dumping measures
Definitions An EU Regulations sets out the procedure for the imposition of anti-dumping measures in the European Union. Material injury: substantial injury to EU industry, e.g. loss of market share, reduced price levels and/or reduced profitability, caused by the dumped imports. Like product: a product which is identical or closely resembles the product under consideration. Dumping margin: the […]
Anti-Subsidy Measures
A Regulation sets out the European Union (EU) rules on the protection against subsidised imports from non-EU countries and the conditions for the application of countervailing measures. A subsidy is a financial contribution, such as a grant or loan, usually paid by the government of a non-EU country, which confers benefit to a business or industry […]
Export Licence Dual-Use UK Post-Deal Guidance
Open General Export Licence Export of Dual-Use items to EU Member States December 2020 Open General Export Licence (Export of Dual-use items to EU Member States) Dated 31 December, granted by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State hereby grants the following Open General Export Licence under article 26(4) of the Export Control Order […]
Sanctions Ship Review
Guidance How to request a review of the designation or specification of a ship Published 31 December 2020 Contents 1.Who can apply for the revocation or review of a ship specification or designation 2.How to submit a Sanctions Review Request Form 3.Evidence to submit 4.How the process works 5.How long it will take for a […]
Existing Sanctions UK Post-Deal Guidance
Guidance UK sanctions Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences. Published 28 August 2019 Last updated 31 December 2020 — see all updates From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Contents Contents Overview of UK sanctions Types of sanctions Exceptions and licensing More information Print this […]
Control of Goods Misc HMRC Notices
The Control of Movement of Goods Regulations 1984 The following notice has force of law by virtue of Regulation 8 of the Control of Movement of Goods Regulations 1984 The application to be used for the purposes of Regulation 5 of the Control of Movement of Goods Regulations 1984 is: for Transit movements that […]
Sanction UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice explains how the UK would implement sanctions if the UK leaves without a deal. Sanctions, often known in the EU as “restrictive measures” are a foreign policy and national security tool which impose immigration, trade, financial and transport restrictions. We use sanctions to fulfil a range of purposes, including as part of […]
Endangered Species UK No Deal Notes
Purpose This notice sets out how people who trade in, or travel with, endangered animals or plants, or their products, would be affected if the UK leaves the EU in March 2019 without a deal. It outlines how the UK would continue to comply with its international obligations under the Convention in International Trade in […]
Cultural Objects No Deal Notes
Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) At present there are no licensing requirements for objects of cultural interest for import into the UK or EU. There are currently two licensing regimes in place for the export of cultural goods from the UK: UK law applies for exports to any foreign destination; EU regulations apply to objects travelling […]
Import Controls [UK]
Import controls How the government monitors imports into the UK. Published 12 December 2012 Last updated 24 July 2019 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Import licensing Notices to Importers The Trade Policy Group of the Department for International Trade (DIT) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) advise and deal with a […]
Radioactive Materials [UK]
Controls on radioactive sources The scope of the Radioactive Sources (Control) Order 2006: which substances are controlled and how to apply for an export licence. Published 10 September 2012 From: Department for International Trade and Export Control Joint Unit Contents Introduction Controlled radioactive sources Scope of the controls on radioactive sources Assessment criteria – radioactive sources Updates […]
Timber FLEGT Licences [UK]
Regulations: timber and FLEGT licences Guidance for businesses trading in timber and timber-related products. Published 2 April 2014 Last updated 1 March 2018 — see all updates From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Office for Product Safety and Standards, and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Contents Overview What is covered? Who is responsible for […]
Animal Fur and Skins [UK]
Importing animal furs and skins – export of fish The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout. Published 8 August 2012 Last updated 5 April 2018 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Introduction The roles of government departments […]
Military Use [UK]
Military End-Use Control Some otherwise uncontrolled goods are at risk of being used as parts for, or to manufacture military equipment in an embargoed country. Published 3 August 2012 From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and Export Control Joint Unit Contents Introduction Military End-Use Controls Extracts from relevant Military End-Use Controls legislation Frequently asked questions – […]
Weapons [UK]
Guns, knives, swords and other offensive weapons: UK border control This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK. Published 1 August 2012 Last updated 19 January 2018 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs, Border Force, and Department for International […]
Standard Export Licences [UK]
Standard Individual Export Licences How to apply for a SIEL so you can export controlled goods, and the conditions of use attached to them. Published 12 September 2012 From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for International Trade Contents Exporting specific controlled goods to specific destinations What are SIELs? Applying for a SIEL SIEL conditions and amendments […]
Wine [UK]
Wine trade: regulations Certification, quality standards and labelling rules for UK wine producers, documents for wine importers and licensing for wine sellers. Published 5 October 2012 From: Food Standards Agency Contents Introduction EU wine laws in the United Kingdom Additional UK wine laws Quality standards for wines Wine labelling Record keeping Rules for transporting wine […]
Waste [UK]
Waste: import and export There are European and UK rules governing how you can ship waste into or out of the country. Published 13 March 2014 Last updated 3 October 2018 — see all updates From: Environment Agency Contents Waste shipment controls Use the waste export tool Apply for import or export notification controls For exports […]
Clothing [UK]
Clothing, footwear and fashion: international trade regulations Regulations affecting exporters and importers in the clothing, footwear and fashion sector in the adult and children’s markets. Published 11 September 2012 Last updated 4 February 2016 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Introduction Export regulations Export licensing and certification Researching your export destination Tariffs […]
Hallmarking [UK]
Hallmarking policy Role of Regulatory Delivery within hallmarking policy and legislation. Published 21 March 2014 From: National Measurement and Regulation Office Contents Hallmarking policy Inclusion of palladium Off-shore hallmarking British Hallmarking Council Enquiries Hallmarking policy The Regulatory Delivery Directorate (RD) within the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has policy (legislative) responsibility for the hallmarking […]
Electronic Goods [UK]
Electronic goods: international trade regulations Regulations if you are importing or exporting electronic goods, including licensing, certification, safety and environmental requirements. Published 1 August 2012 Last updated 28 July 2016 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade and HM Revenue & Customs Contents Introduction Export regulations Researching your destination for electronics exports Tariffs and duties for […]
Export Prohibitions and Restrictions [UK]
Guidance UK Trade Tariff: export prohibitions and restrictions Updated 2 July 2018 Contents 1.Introduction 2.Prohibitions and restrictions in European Union (EU) and other legislation 3.The export licensing controls of government departments 4.Department of International Trade (DIT) strategic export licensing 1. Introduction 1.1 General This guidance gives details of the main prohibitions and restrictions covering the export of […]
Import Prohibitions and Restrictions [UK]
Guidance UK Trade Tariff: import prohibitions and restrictions Updated 11 May 2017 Contents 1.Introduction 2.EU and UK import licensing controls (other than those of radiocommunications division) 3.Prohibitions and restrictions enforced by customs on goods from third countries only 1. Introduction 1.1 General This guidance gives information about prohibitions and restrictions which apply to imports. It’s not practicable […]
Strategic Export Control List [UK]
Guidance UK Strategic Export Control Lists Find out about the lists that control exports, which goods are on the list, when you need to apply for a strategic export licence. Published 3 August 2012 Last updated 23 February 2017 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade and Export Control Joint Unit Contents Overview What are the […]
General Export Licences [UK]
Guidance Other types of open general export licence Details of open general export licences that don’t fit into other categories, but remove the need to apply for standard individual export licence. Published 12 September 2012 Last updated 20 April 2015 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade and Export Control Joint Unit Contents Introduction Your responsibilities […]
Dual Use Goods [UK]
Licence Verification [UK]
Guidance Automatic import and export licence verification How the automatic licence verification process works to the benefit of international traders and agents and which goods are covered. Published 3 August 2012 Last updated 13 June 2013 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Introduction ALV of goods covered by a BIS import licence […]
EU Export Authorisations [UK]
EU General Export Authorisations How EU GEA licences authorise the export of specified controlled dual-use goods to certain countries outside the EU. Published 14 August 2012 Last updated 14 December 2017 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade and Export Control Joint Unit Contents Introduction Background Can I use an EU GEA? EU General Export Authorisations […]
National Imports Relief Unit [UK]
Guidance Find out about HMRC’s National Import Reliefs Unit How the National Import Reliefs Unit (NIRU) controls imports on certain goods from outside the EU and what tax and duty reliefs may apply. Published 10 August 2012 Last updated 25 May 2018 — see all updates From: HM Revenue & Customs Contents Introduction Authorisation by declaration […]
Anti-Dumping [UK]
Guidance UK Trade Tariff: anti-dumping and countervailing duties Published 1 January 2009 Contents 1.Anti-Dumping Duty 2.Repayment claims 1. Anti-Dumping Duty An Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) is a customs duty on imports providing a protection against the dumping of goods in the European Union (EU) at prices substantially lower than the normal value. In most cases, this is […]
Exporting Controlled Goods
Exporting controlled goods after EU Exit Guidance explaining what will change for exporters of controlled goods if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 6 March 2019 From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for International Trade Contents Controlled goods Exporting military items Exporting firearms to the EU Exporting dual-use items Exporting civil nuclear material […]
Exporting Controlled Goods Guidance
Exporting controlled goods after Brexit Guidance explaining what will change for exporters of controlled goods if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 6 March 2019 Last updated 19 August 2019 — see all updates From: Export Control Joint Unit and Department for International Trade Contents Stay up to date Controlled goods Exporting […]
Trading CITES Species Guidance
Trading CITES-listed species through UK ports and airports after Brexit Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals or plants, or their products, if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 16 January 2019 Last updated 7 February 2019 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & […]
Endangered Species Guidance
Trading and moving endangered species protected by CITES if there’s no withdrawal deal Prepare for the rules and processes that will apply to trading or moving endangered animals or plants listed under CITES, or their products if the UK leaves the EU with no deal. Published 16 January 2019 Last updated 4 March 2019 — see […]
Sanctions (No Deal)
Sanctions policy if there’s no Brexit deal Updated 1 February 2019 Contents Purpose Before 29 March 2019 (may also apply to new exit date on 31 December 2020) After March 2019 if there’s no deal What you would need to do More information Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the government must prepare for every […]
Exporting Cultural Objects (No Deal)
Exporting objects of cultural interest if there’s no Brexit deal Updated 6 February 2019 Delivering the deal negotiated with the EU remains the government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. For 2 years, the government has been implementing a significant programme of […]
Rough Diamonds
Businesses trading in rough diamonds Updated 21 December 2018 Contents How processes will change Actions you can take now The international trade in rough diamonds is regulated by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), which imposes extensive requirements on its members to enable them to certify shipments of rough diamonds as ‘conflict-free’ and prevent conflict […]
Selling Controlled Goods
Businesses and individuals exporting controlled goods Contents How export processes for controlled goods will change Obtaining a licence Actions you can take now The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) is responsible for the UK’s system of export controls on: military items dual-use items (items with both civil and military uses) civilian firearms items usable for […]
Footwear Labelling
Guidance Footwear labelling after Brexit Advice for manufacturers and retailers on footwear labelling if there’s a no-deal Brexit. Published 14 August 2019 From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Contents Stay up to date Labelling requirements Responsibility for labelling Stay up to date The UK will leave the EU on 31 October. This page […]
Clothes and Footware [UK]
Guidance Clothing, footwear and fashion: international trade regulations Regulations affecting exporters and importers in the clothing, footwear and fashion sector in the adult and children’s markets. Published 11 September 2012 Last updated 4 February 2016 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Introduction Export regulations Export licensing and certification Researching your export destination […]
Export and Import Licence 2021 UK Guidance
Export licences and certificates from 1 January 2021 Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 July 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Government Digital Service, Department for International Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture […]
CITES Specimens Movements 2021 UK Guidance
Trading CITES-listed specimens through UK ports and airports from 1 January 2021 Designated land, sea and air ports for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals, plants, or their parts and derivatives from 1 January 2021. Published 16 January 2019 Last updated 2 July 2020 — see all updates From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal […]
Trade Remedies Transition UK Guidance
Trade remedies transition policy Trade remedies protect domestic industries from unfair practices around imports. The UK’s own independent trade policy includes a trade remedies system. Published 6 February 2020 From: Department for International Trade Contents Transition reviews Safeguard measures Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade remedy measures Expiry reviews and the UK government transition policy Recent updates […]
Sanctions 2021 UK Guidance
Sanctions Policy after 31 December 2020 Published 31 January 2020 The UK has left the EU This page tells you what you’ll need to do from 1 January 2021. It’ll be updated if anything changes. For current information, read: UK sanctions You can also read about the transition period. After the transition period (from 11pm on 31 […]
Hallmarking 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Hallmarking requirements from 1 January 2021 How UK jewellery importers and exporters will be affected from 2021. Published 25 October 2019 Last updated 23 December 2020 — see all updates From: British Hallmarking Council Brexit transition: new rules for 2021 The UK has left the EU. This page tells you the new rules from 1 […]
Trade Remedies Transition 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Trade remedies transition policy Trade remedies protect domestic industries from unfair practices around imports. The UK’s own independent trade policy includes a trade remedies system. Published 6 February 2020 Last updated 16 December 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Transition reviews Safeguard measures Steel safeguard measures Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade […]
NI Product Standards + Metrology 2021 UK Guidance
Placing goods on the GB market from the EU market if you’re a business in Northern Ireland If you’re a Northern Ireland business selling goods on the GB market that have been supplied to you (as a distributor) from the EU market, you’ll become an importer under GB rules. You’ll need to make sure: goods are labelled with your company’s details (or accompanying documentation depending […]
GB Product Safety + Metrology 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance UK product safety and metrology from 1 January 2021 Guidance for businesses on specific product safety and metrology regulations. Published 16 November 2020 From: Office for Product Safety and Standards The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 having agreed the terms of the UK’s Exit from the EU via the Withdrawal Agreement. […]
Cultural Objects 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Exporting or importing objects of cultural interest What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest. From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 15 October 2021 — See all updates Contents Exporting objects of cultural interest from Great Britain Exporting objects of […]
Import Licences
Guidance Import licences and certificates from 1 January 2021 Licences, certificates and special rules for bringing goods into the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 July 2020 Last updated 28 October 2020 — see all updates From: Government Digital Service, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Home Office, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Centre for Environment, […]
Export Licences 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Export licences and certificates from 1 January 2021 Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021. Published 10 July 2020 Last updated 28 October 2020 — see all updates From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Department […]
EU Domain Names 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance .eu domain names – what you need to do before the end of the transition period Find out what you need to do before the end of the transition period if you hold a .eu domain. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The […]
Cultural Objects
Guidance Exporting or importing objects of cultural interest from 1 January 2021 What you need to know and do to export or import objects of cultural interest from 1 January 2021. Published 16 October 2020 From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and […]
Pet Travel 2021 UK Guidance
Guidance Pet travel to Europe from 1 January 2021 How to prepare for travel with your pet to any EU country from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes […]
CITES Specimens 2021 UK Guidance
Trading and moving endangered species protected by CITES from 1 January 2021 The rules for trading or moving CITES-listed endangered animals or plants, or their parts or derivatives from 1 January 2021. Published 14 October 2020 From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs New rules for January 2021 The UK has left the EU, […]
Guidance Trade remedies transition policy Trade remedies protect domestic industries from unfair practices around imports. The UK’s own independent trade policy includes a trade remedies system. Published 6 February 2020 Last updated 30 September 2020 — see all updates From: Department for International Trade Contents Transition reviews Safeguard measures Steel safeguard measures Anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade […]