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All export declarations are due to move from the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) by 4 June 2024.
The Export Control Joint Unit has updated 4 open general licences (OGLs) to reflect the lists of controlled items following changes to the regulations.
HMRC are highlighting some temporary issues with licence data flows between CDS and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) electronic licensing systems.
Open General Licence to support the Global Combat Air Programme and the need for an eligibility letter from the UK Ministry of Defence to use it.
The United Kingdom is adapting its existing Ministry of Defence Form 680 (F680) security process.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) advises of the publication of an open general licence to support the AUKUS Nations.
HMRC have issued important information for declarants who export goods under a licence.
Russian Sanctions legal advisory services general trade licence has been revoked.
Export Control Joint Unit changes to contacting operations.
New trade sanctions on Iran introduced in September 2024.
The government is removing the licensing consideration from 31 October 2024.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated two open general export licences (OGELs).
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a compound settlement offer to a UK exporter.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) notification on CDS currently unable to accept special and diacritic characters.
This notice advises of recently issued guidance for exporters for countering Russian sanctions evasion.
This notice advises about an update to the open general export licence (military goods and technology: India).
This notice sets out additional sanctions measures on Russia.
This notice advises of revisions to the General Trade Licence Russia Sanctions - Vessels.
This notice sets out our plan to introduce mandatory Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI) numbers on licence applications and registrations in SPIRE.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has amended the Export Control Order 2008.
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