We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Guidance on the Lebanon (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
Find out if you can claim the enhanced capital allowance relief on qualifying expenditure for plant and machinery in a UK Freeport or Investment Zone special tax site.
Rules you need to follow to export cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and poultry.
This scheme closed on 30 June 2025. New claims related to movements that occur after 30 June 2025 will not be accepted.
If you’re a business who wants to declare goods into or keep goods in a Freeport customs site, or both, you’ll need to apply to use the Freeport customs special procedure.
Check what customs charges apply when using an express operator (previously called a fast parcel operator) to make import and export customs declarations.
You need a certificate to export rough diamonds.
Find out about customs guarantees and when you may need one.
How you import from and export to Mexico.
Guidance for exporters of controlled items on how to develop compliance procedures, pass audits and meet licence obligations.
Find the location codes for the UN/LOCODE to be used in Data Elements 4/1 and 5/23 when using the Customs Declaration Service (Appendix 16I).
Licence allowing the export of technology for dual-use items.
Summary of outcome of the Secretary of State for Business and Trade visit to China in September 2025.
Information on embargoes on West African States and how to apply for an export licence.
Check if you need a certificate to export animal feed or pet food, and other rules you must follow.
How you import from and export to South Korea.
Transhipment licences allow controlled goods to pass through the UK on the way to other destinations: find out when you need one and how to use it.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Guidance for UK businesses on rules for selling services to Ireland.
Export control licensing statistics compiled by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).