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Find out how to send post or a parcel to someone outside of the UK.
Licence allowing the export of information security items.
Get a UK Licence for the Community to transport goods by road to or through the EU, Liechtenstein and Switzerland, and the rules you have to follow.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Licence for the export of certain dual-use items to Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, including Liechtenstein and the USA.
Find codes which identify the type of customs authorisation held (Appendix 6).
Licence allowing the export of technology and the information needed for the development, and production of, military goods.
Rules for moving goods between the UK and EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Find out what information you'll need for your application and apply for Authorised Economic Operator status.
How to apply to become an authorised consignor or consignee, and get authorised for other transit simplifications.
How you import from and export to Switzerland.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
How to trade or move CITES-listed specimens through designated UK ports and airports.
Required supporting documentation if you are registered to use the open general export licence (military goods, software and technology).
Find out about our Export Development Guarantee: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Check what customs charges apply when using an express operator (previously called a fast parcel operator) to make import and export customs declarations.
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
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