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This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
How to check the tariff rates that apply to goods you import.
The UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need an export licence.
Find out about trade agreements that can be used now.
Guide to licensing requirements and restrictions for trade control and the export of controlled military goods, software and technology.
Find the UK’s preferential tariffs and Rules of Origin for the agreements contained within the Customs Tariff (Preferential Trade Arrangements and Tariff Quotas) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
How to import goods under national or UN-level import controls. This includes weapons, sanctioned goods, or goods that could be used for torture.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
How you import from and export to Turkey.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services.
Licence for the export of a wide range of military equipment to low-risk destinations.
How assimilated GEA licences authorise the export of certain controlled items to specified countries.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Licence allowing the export of technology and the information needed for the development, and production of, military goods.
Licence allowing the export or transfer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and components for military goods.
Where to find a list of publicly-funded further education (FE) colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Ireland.
How you import from and export to South Korea.
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