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Find out what you need to do when making a full declaration to send goods from the UK.
Rules you need to follow to export cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Controlled chemicals, drug precursor chemicals and hazardous chemicals.
Importing: an overview
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
What you need to do to export or move animal bones, protein and other by-products.
Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.
How to apply for a licence to export cultural goods, including antiques, furniture and archaeological items.
What you need to do to export live animals from the UK.
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
Guidance and forms about importing and exporting goods, customs declarations, duties and tariffs. Including carriers and freight forwarders, storing goods, Freeports and commodity codes.
How to find export opportunities and overseas customers for your business on great.gov.uk: get help selling online overseas, get help from a trade specialist.
Use this page to find guidance from the Department for Business and Trade on processes for importing and exporting goods.
Guidance on exporting or moving high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland.
How and when you can apply zero-rated VAT to exported goods.
Guidance on how to import and export plants and plant products to and from the UK.
Find out how to move your goods from inward processing into free circulation, another special procedure or re-export.
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