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An update on progress with the AUKUS partnership on export control reforms.
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.
Russian Sanctions legal advisory services general trade licence has been revoked.
Export Control Joint Unit changes to contacting operations.
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.
The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has updated 4 open general export licences (OGELs) to remove Rwanda as a permissible destination.
This is an advance notice of the upcoming updates to the UK strategic export control list (also known as the consolidated list).
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with UK exporters.
New trade sanctions on Russia entered into force on 24 April 2025.
Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has published the general trade licence Russia sanctions – sectoral software and technology).
The torture goods regulation has been amended.
This notice is to remind applicants of the requirements for undertakings.
Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Lebanon.
This guidance is to provide further information and tools to counter current and emerging trends related to Russian sanctions evasion.
Statutory Instruments relating to Customs, Excise and VAT and Brexit.
Guidance on the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024.
The memorandum describes the general effect of the UK-Australia free trade agreement treaty as well as its financial, legal and policy implications.
Information on the provisions related to agri-foods in the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
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