Export licences and certificates from 1 January 2021

Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021.

You’ll need to get a licence or certificate to export some types of goods from the UK.

Animals, plants, food and agricultural products

Chemicals and waste

Controlled goods

  • controlled goods – these include military items, dual-use items (items with both civil and military uses), firearms, and items that can be used for torture or capital punishment

Diamonds

 Sanctions

There are different types of sanctions for trade, transport, finance and immigration.

Check if the goods you’re exporting will be controlled by UK sanctions from 1 January 2021. You may also not be allowed to export your goods to someone who is subject to financial sanctions.

Published 10 July 2020

Guidance

Import licences and certificates from 1 January 2021

Licences, certificates and special rules for bringing goods into the UK from 1 January 2021.

You’ll need to get a licence or certificate to import some types of goods into the UK.

You might also need to pay an inspection fee for some goods before they’re allowed into the UK.

 Animals, plants, food and agricultural products

Drugs, chemicals and waste

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