Importing into the UK
Import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran (IR) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/461 | |
| North Korea (KP) | Import prohibition | S.I. 2019/411 | ||
| North Korea (KP) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/411 | |
| North Korea (KP) | Import control on luxury goods | Conditions | S.I. 2019/411 | |
| Russia (RU) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | Conditions | 2023 No. 440 | SN123 |
| Ukraine (UA) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | Conditions | S.I. 2022/395 | SN008 |
Import duties
The table below lists the import duties that apply to the import of commodity 8471300000.
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Trade remedies, safeguards and retaliatory duties
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| Belarus (BY) | Additional duties | 35.00% | Conditions | 2022 No. 376 | SN007 |
| Russia (RU) | Additional duties | 35.00% | Conditions | 2022 No. 376 | SN007 |
Import VAT and excise
- Goods are subject to an import VAT rate of 20.00%
- Excise duties are not chargeable on this commodity.
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| All countries (1011) | Value added tax Standard rate | 20.00% | 03020 |
Exporting from the UK
The commodity code for exporting and Intrastat reporting is 8471 3000.
UK export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| All countries (1011) | Supplementary unit | items (p/st) | R2658/87 | ||
| All countries (1011) | Export control | Conditions | S.I. 2008/3231 | EX001 | |
| All third countries (1008) | Export authorization (Dual use) | Conditions | R0428/09 | EX005 | |
| Belarus (BY) | Export prohibition | S.I. 2019/600 | SN005 | ||
| Belarus (BY) | Restriction on export | Conditions | 2023 No. 616 | SN130 | |
| Iran (IR) | Goods for torture and repression, export restriction | Conditions | S.I. 2019/134 | EX009 | |
| Iran (IR) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/461 | EX010 | |
| Myanmar (Burma) (MM) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/136 | EX007 | |
| North Korea (KP) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/411 | EX008 | |
| Russia (RU) | Restriction on export | Conditions | S.I. 2019/855 | SN122 | |
| Russia (RU) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/855 | EX012 | |
| Syria (SY) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/792 | EX013 | |
| Venezuela (VE) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | Conditions | S.I. 2019/135 | EX014 |
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Non-preferential rules of origin
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Notes for commodity 8471300000
Chapter notes
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This chapter does not cover:
a. millstones, grindstones or other articles of Chapter 68;
b. machinery or appliances (for example, pumps) of ceramic material and ceramic parts of machinery or appliances of any material (Chapter 69);
c. laboratory glassware (heading 7017); machinery, appliances or other articles for technical uses or parts thereof, of glass (heading 7019 or 7020);
d. articles of heading 7321 or 7322 or similar articles of other base metals (Chapter 74 to Chapter 76 or Chapter 78 to Chapter 81);
e. vacuum cleaners of heading 8508;
f. electromechanical domestic appliances of heading 8509; digital cameras of heading 8525; or
g. radiators for the articles of Section XVII; or
h. hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorised (heading 9603).
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Subject to the operation of note 3 to Section XVI and subject to note 11 to this chapter, a machine or appliance which answers to a description in one or more of the heading 8401 to 8424, or heading 8486 and at the same time to a description in one or more of the heading 8425 to 8480 is to be classified under the appropriate heading of the former group or under heading 8486, as the case may be, and not the latter group.
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(A) Heading 8419 does not, however, cover:
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i. germination plant, incubators or brooders (heading 8436);
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ii. grain dampening machines (heading 8437);
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iii. diffusing apparatus for sugar juice extraction (heading 8438);
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iv. machinery for the heat treatment of textile yarns, fabrics or made-up textile articles (heading 8451); or
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v. machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, designed for a mechanical operation, in which a change of temperature, even if necessary, is subsidiary.
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(B) Heading 8422 does not cover:
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(C) Heading 8424 does not cover:
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A machine tool for working any material which answers to a description in heading 8456 and at the same time to a description in heading 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8464 or 8465 is to be classified in heading 8456.
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Heading 8457 applies only to machine tools for working metal, other than lathes (including turning centres), which can carry out different types of machining operations either:
a. by automatic tool change from a magazine or the like in conformity with a machining programme (machining centres),
b. by the automatic use, simultaneously or sequentially, of different unit heads working on a fixed position workpiece (unit construction machines, single station); or
c. by the automatic transfer of the workpiece to different unit heads (multi-station transfer machines).
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the purposes of heading 8462, a “slitting line” for flat products is a processing line composed of an uncoiler, a coil flattener, a slitter and a recoiler. A “cut-to-length line” for flat products is a processing line composed of an uncoiler, a coil flattener, and a shear.
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(A) For the purposes of heading 8471, the expression ‘automatic data-processing machines’ means machines, capable of
(1) storing the processing program or programs and at least the data immediately necessary for the execution of the program;
(2) being freely programmed in accordance with the requirements of the user;
(3) performing arithmetical computations specified by the user; and
(4) executing, without human intervention, a processing program which requires them to modify their execution, by logical decision during the processing run.
(B) Automatic data-processing machines may be in the form of systems consisting of a variable number of separate units.
(C) Subject to paragraphs (D) and (E) below, a unit is to be regarded as being a part of an automatic data processing system if it meets all the following conditions:
(1) it is of a kind solely or principally used in an automatic data-processing system;
(2) it is connectable to the central processing unit either directly or through one or more other units; and
(3) it is able to accept or deliver data in a form (codes or signals) which can be used by the system.
Separately presented units of an automatic data-processing machine are to be classified in heading 8471.
However keyboards, X-Y coordinate input devices and disk storage units which satisfy the conditions of paragraphs (C)(2) and (C)(3) above, are in all cases to be classified as units of heading 8471.
(D) Heading 8471 does not cover the following when presented separately, even if they meet all of the conditions set forth in note 6(C) above:
(1) printers, copying machines, facsimile machines, whether or not combined;
(2) apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network);
(3) loudspeakers and microphones;
(4) television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders;
(5) monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus.
(E) Machines incorporating or working in conjunction with an automatic data-processing machine and performing a specific function other than data processing are to be classified in the headings appropriate to their respective functions or, failing that, in residual headings.
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Heading 8482 applies, inter alia, to polished steel balls, the maximum and minimum diameters of which do not differ from the nominal diameter by more than 1% or by more than 0.05 mm, whichever is less.
Other steel balls are to be classified in heading 7326.
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A machine which is used for more than one purpose is, for the purposes of classification, to be treated as if its principal purpose were its sole purpose.
Subject to note 2 to this chapter and note 3 to Section XVI, a machine the principal purpose of which is not described in any heading or for which no one purpose is the principal purpose is, unless the context otherwise requires, to be classified in heading 8479. Heading 8479 also covers machines for making rope or cable (for example, stranding, twisting or cabling machines) from metal wire, textile yarn or any other material or from a combination of such materials.
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For the purposes of heading 8470, the term ‘pocket-size’ applies only to machines the dimensions of which do not exceed 170 mm x 100 mm x 45 mm.
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For the purposes of heading 8485, the expression “additive manufacturing” (also referred to as 3D printing) means the formation of physical objects, based on a digital model, by the successive addition and layering, and consolidation and solidification, of material (for example, metal, plastics or ceramics).
Subject to Note 1 to Section XVI and Note 1 to Chapter 84, machines answering to the description in heading 8485 are to be classified in that heading and in no other heading of the Nomenclature.
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(A) Notes 12(a) and (b) to Chapter 85 also apply with respect to the expressions ‘semiconductor devices’ and ‘electronic integrated circuits’, respectively, as used in this note and in heading 8486. However, for the purposes of this note and of heading 8486, the expression ‘semiconductor devices’ also covers photosensitive semiconductor devices and light emitting diodes.
(B) For the purposes of this note and of heading 8486, the expression ‘manufacture of flat panel displays’ covers the fabrication of substrates into a flat panel. It does not cover the manufacture of glass or the assembly of printed circuit boards or other electronic components onto the flat panel. The expression ‘flat panel display’ does not cover cathode-ray tube technology.
(C) Heading 8486 also includes machines and apparatus solely or principally of a kind used for:
(1) the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles;
(2) assembling semiconductor devices or electronic integrated circuits; and
(3) lifting, handling, loading or unloading of boules, wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits and flat panel displays.
(D) Subject to note 1 to Section XVI and note 1 to Chapter 84, machines and apparatus answering to the description in heading 8486 are to be classified in that heading and in no other heading of the classification.
Subheading notes
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For the purposes of subheading 8465 20, the term “machining centres” applies only to machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, which can carry out different types of machining operations by automatic tool change from a magazine or the like in conformity with a machining programme.
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For the purposes of subheading 8471 49, the term ‘systems’ means automatic data-processing machines whose units satisfy the conditions laid down in note 6(C) to Chapter 84 and which comprise at least a central processing unit, one input unit (for example, a keyboard or a scanner), and one output unit (for example, a visual display unit or a printer).
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For the purposes of subheading 8481 20, the expression “valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions” means valves which are used specifically in the transmission of “fluid power” in a hydraulic or pneumatic system, where the energy source is supplied in the form of pressurised fluids (liquid or gas).
These valves may be of any type (for example, pressure-reducing type, check type). Subheading 8481 20 takes precedence over all other subheadings of heading 8481.
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Subheading 8482 40 applies only to bearings with cylindrical rollers of a uniform diameter not exceeding 5 mm and having a length which is at least three times the diameter. The ends of the rollers may be rounded.
Additional chapter notes
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For the purposes of subheadings 8407 10 and 8409 10, the expression ‘aircraft engines’ shall apply only to engines designed for fitting with an airscrew or rotor.
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Code 8471 70 30 shall also apply to CD-ROM drives, being storage units for automatic data processing machines, which consist of drive units designed for retrieving the signals from CD-ROMs, audio CDs and photo CDs and equipped with a jack for earphones, a volume-control button or a start/stop button.
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Code 8472 90 80 includes apparatus consisting of a bank note validator and cash boxes (so called ‘note float unit’). The bank note validator uses optical scanning technology to check the authenticity of bank notes according to predefined specifications. In addition to checking the authenticity of bank notes, it also carries out other functions such as sorting and distributing bank notes between different storage boxes and dispensing bank notes.
Section notes
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This section does not cover:
a. transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of plastics of Chapter 39, or of vulcanised rubber (heading 4010); or other articles of a kind used in machinery or mechanical or electrical appliances or for other technical uses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016);
b. articles of leather or of composition leather (heading 4205) or of furskin (heading 4303), of a kind used in machinery or mechanical appliances or for other technical uses;
c. bobbins, spools, cops, cones, cores, reels or similar supports, of any material (for example, Chapter 39, 40, 44 or 48 or Section XV);
d. perforated cards for jacquard or similar machines (for example, Chapter 39 or 48 or Section XV);
e. transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material (heading 5910) or other articles of textile material for technical uses (heading 5911);
f. precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) of heading 7102 to 7104, or articles wholly of such stones of heading 7116, except unmounted worked sapphires and diamonds for styli (heading 8522);
g. parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39);
h. drill pipe (heading 7304);
ij endless belts of metal wire or strip (Section XV);
k. articles of Chapter 82 or 83;
l. articles of Section XVII;
m. articles of Chapter 90;
n. clocks, watches or other articles of Chapter 91;
o. interchangeable tools of heading 8207 or brushes of a kind used as parts of machines (heading 9603); similar interchangeable tools are to be classified according to the constituent material of their working part (for example, in Chapter 40, 42, 43, 45 or 59 or heading 6804 or 6909);
p. articles of Chapter 95; or
q. typewriter or similar ribbons, whether or not on spools or in cartridges (classified according to their constituent material, or in heading 9612 if inked or otherwise prepared for giving impressions), or monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles, of heading 9620.
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Subject to note 1 to this section, note 1 to Chapter 84 and to note 1 to Chapter 85, parts of machines (not being parts of the articles of heading 8484, 8544, 8545, 8546 or 8547) are to be classified according to the following rules:
a. Parts which are goods included in any of the headings of Chapter 84 or 85 (other than heading 8409, 8431, 8448, 8466, 8473, 8487, 8503, 8522, 8529, 8538 and 8548) are in all cases to be classified in their respective headings.
b. Other parts, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, or with a number of machines of the same heading (including a machine of heading 8479 or 8543) are to be classified with the machines of that kind or in heading 8409, 8431, 8448, 8466, 8473, 8503, 8522, 8529 or 8538 as appropriate. However, parts which are equally suitable for use principally with the goods of heading 8517 and 8525 to 8528 are to be classified in heading 8517, and parts which are suitable for use solely or principally with the goods of heading 8524 are to be classified in heading 8529;
c. All other parts are to be classified in heading 8409, 8431, 8448, 8466, 8473, 8503, 8522, 8529 or 8538 as appropriate or, failing that, in heading 8487 or 8548.
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Unless the context otherwise requires, composite machines consisting of two or more machines fitted together to form a whole and other machines designed for the purpose of performing two or more complementary or alternative functions are to be classified as if consisting only of that component or as being that machine which performs the principal function.
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Where a machine (including a combination of machines) consists of individual components (whether separate or interconnected by piping, by transmission devices, by electric cables or by other devices) intended to contribute together to a clearly defined function covered by one of the headings in Chapter 84 or 85, then the whole falls to be classified in the heading appropriate to that function.
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For the purposes of these notes, the expression ‘machine’ means any machine, machinery, plant, equipment, apparatus or appliance cited in the headings of Chapter 84 or 85.
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(A) Throughout the Nomenclature, the expression “electrical and electronic waste and scrap” means electrical and electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, and electrical or electronic articles that :
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(i) have been rendered unusable for their original purposes by breakage, cutting-up or other processes or are economically unsuitable for repair, refurbishment or renovation to render them fit for their original purposes; and
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(ii) are packaged or shipped in a manner not intended to protect individual articles from damage during transportation, loading and unloading operations
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(B) Mixed consignments of “electrical and electronic waste and scrap” and other waste and scrap are to be classified in heading 8549.
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(C) This Section does not cover municipal waste, as defined in Note 4 to Chapter 38.
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Additional section notes
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Tools necessary for the assembly or maintenance of machines are to be classified with those machines if imported with them. Interchangeable tools imported with machines are also to be classified therewith if they form part of the normal equipment of the machines and are normally sold with them.
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The provisions of general rule of interpretation 2(a) are also applicable, at the request of the declarant and subject to conditions stipulated by the Customs authorities, to machines imported in split consignments.
General Rules for the Interpretation of goods
Classification of goods in the Tariff shall be governed by the following principles:
Rule 1
The titles of sections, chapters and sub-chapters are provided for ease of reference only. For legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes and, provided such headings or notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions.
Rule 2
- Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken to include a reference to that article incomplete or unfinished, provided that, as presented, the incomplete or unfinished article has the essential character of the complete or finished article. It shall also be taken to include a reference to that article complete or finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by virtue of this rule), presented unassembled or disassembled.
- Any reference in a heading to a material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to mixtures or combinations of that material or substance with other materials or substances. Any reference to goods of a given material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to goods consisting wholly or partly of such material or substance. The classification of goods consisting of more than one material or substance shall be according to the principles of rule 3.
Rule 3
When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any other reason, goods are prima facie classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be effected as follows:
- the heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or more headings each refer to part only of the materials or substances contained in mixed or composite goods or to part only of the items in a set put up for retail sale, those headings are to be regarded as equally specific in relation to those goods, even if one of them gives a more complete or precise description of the goods;
- mixtures, composite goods consisting of different materials or made up of different components, and goods put up in sets for retail sale, which cannot be classified by reference to 3(a), shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character, insofar as this criterion is applicable;
- when goods cannot be classified by reference to 3(a) or (b), they shall be classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration.
Goods which cannot be classified in accordance with the above rules shall be classified under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin.
Rule 5
In addition to the foregoing provisions, the following rules shall apply in respect of the goods referred to therein:
- camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, drawing-instrument cases, necklace cases and similar containers, specially shaped or fitted to contain a specific article or set of articles, suitable for long-term use and presented with the articles for which they are intended, shall be classified with such articles when of a kind normally sold therewith. This rule does not, however, apply to containers which give the whole its essential character;
- subject to the provisions of rule 5(a), packing materials and packing containers ( 1 ) presented with the goods therein shall be classified with the goods if they are of a kind normally used for packing such goods. However, this provision is not binding when such packing materials or packing containers are clearly suitable for repetitive use.
Rule 6
For legal purposes, the classification of goods in the subheadings of a heading shall be determined according to the terms of those subheadings and any related subheading notes and, mutatis mutandis, to the above rules, on the understanding that only subheadings at the same level are comparable. For the purposes of this rule, the relative section and chapter notes also apply, unless the context requires otherwise.
| Code | Description |
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| TN204 | The export of these items may be controlled under Retained Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009. Please refer to the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN207 | The export of arms and WMD-related items; Aviation fuels; Condensates and natural gas liquid; Crude oil; Helicopters and vessels; Industrial machinery, vehicles, iron, steel and other metals; luxury goods; Refined petroleum products; gold and precious metals or diamonds to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN209 | The export of nuclear and missile list items; graphite and relevant metals and other restricted goods to or for use in Iran may be controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN206 | The export of interception and monitoring items (as well as related activities) are controlled by The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Please refer to the Sanctions links to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN207 | The export of arms and WMD-related items; Aviation fuels; Condensates and natural gas liquid; Crude oil; Helicopters and vessels; Industrial machinery, vehicles, iron, steel and other metals; luxury goods; Refined petroleum products; gold and precious metals or diamonds to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN208 | The export of goods relating to chemical and biological weapons; crude oil and natural gas equipment; aviation fuel and aviation fuel additives; Electricity production; Gold and precious metals or diamonds; luxury goods; internal repression goods and technology; interception and monitoring goods and technology to or for use in Syria is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN211 | The export of energy-related goods for use in Russia and infrastructure-related goods and technology to Crimea is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| TN701 |
According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9) it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 26 September 2014, of trade contracts concluded before 25 June 2014, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal persons, entity or body seeking to perform the contract have notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established. (b) goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 and Regulation (EU) No 374/2014 or in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. |
| TN702 |
According to the Council Regulation (EU) No 1351/2014 (OJ L365, p. 46), the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploatation and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibitions shall be without prejudice to the execution until 21 March 2015 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 20 December 2014, or by ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance. When related to the use in Crimea or Sevastopol, the prohibitions do not apply where there are no reasonable grounds to determine that the goods and technology or the services are to be used in Crimea or Sevastopol. |
| Code | Description |
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| 03020 | UK VAT standard rate |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Standard and Enhanced Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
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| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
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| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Standard and Enhanced Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
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| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) - Comprehensive Preferences
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
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| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 200 series. |
Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Australia
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
Codes U110 and U111 must be declared with one of the following document status codes (opens in new window): AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB. |
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 300 series. |
| DE 5/16 |
The data element must be completed with the country of preferential origin. |
Additional duties for Belarus
From 25 Mar 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
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| 9008 |
Goods of Belarusian or Russian origin exported from any country before 25th March 2022 |
Measure not applicable
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No document provided |
Apply the mentioned duty
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
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| 9008 |
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| Code | Description |
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| SN007 | Goods of Russian or Belarusian origin that were exported out of Russia and Belarus before 25th March 2022 are exempt from these additional duties and document code 9008 should be used. You may need to provide commercial evidence to HMRC when using this Document Code. |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Iran
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
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| Y966 |
Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012) |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
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| Y966 |
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Import control on restricted goods and technologies for North Korea
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
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| Y920 |
Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
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| Y920 |
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Import control on luxury goods for North Korea
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
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| Y945 |
Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y946 |
Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509) |
Import/export allowed after control
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| Y948 |
Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509 |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
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| Y945 |
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| Y946 |
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| Y948 |
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Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and New Zealand
Declaring your proof of origin
| CDS Data Element (DE) | What you must include |
|---|---|
| DE 2/3 |
You must include one of the following document codes, as appropriate:
Codes U110 and U111 must be declared with one of the following document status codes (opens in new window): AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB. |
| DE 4/17 |
The data element must include a preference code in the 300 series. |
| DE 5/16 |
The data element must be completed with the country of preferential origin. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Russia
From 21 Apr 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9011 |
Goods subject to sanction with a DIT import or export licence |
Import allowed
|
| 9022 |
Goods not subject to sanctions. |
Import allowed
|
| 9038 |
Goods exported from Russia prior to 21st April 2023 that arrive in the UK before 21st May 2023. |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9011 |
|
| 9022 |
|
| 9038 |
|
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN123 |
Goods of Russian origin falling under this commodity code are prohibited from import into the UK. Please consult Russia sanctions guidance for a link to the sanctions legislation and up to date advice on the sanctions and any exemptions and conditions that may apply to your goods. A licence may be granted for the import into the UK of goods falling under this commodity code if it relates to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 21 April 2023. For goods exported from Russia prior to 21st April 2023 that arrive in the UK before 21st May 2023, please declare document code 9038. For other exceptions, please declare document code 9022. |
Additional duties for Russia
From 25 Mar 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9008 |
Goods of Belarusian or Russian origin exported from any country before 25th March 2022 |
Measure not applicable
|
|
No document provided |
Apply the mentioned duty
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9008 |
|
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN007 | Goods of Russian or Belarusian origin that were exported out of Russia and Belarus before 25th March 2022 are exempt from these additional duties and document code 9008 should be used. You may need to provide commercial evidence to HMRC when using this Document Code. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Ukraine
From 30 Mar 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9009 |
Goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory with a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9010 |
Goods originating specifically in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts if related to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022 subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022, and the Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade being informed at least ten working days in advance of the import |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9017 |
Goods exported from an area of Ukraine under the control of the Ukrainian government |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9009 |
|
| 9010 |
|
| 9017 |
|
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN008 |
The import of goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory is prohibited under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (as amended on 30 March 2022). Exceptions apply for:
Please refer to the Statutory Guidance for further information. |
Export authorization (Dual use) for All third countries
From 29 Jan 2022 to 31 Jan 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| X002 |
Dual use export authorisation (Regulation 428/2009 and its amendments). |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| X002 |
|
|
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Licence Waiver
The use of 999L allows a CDS waiver code to be declared for prohibited and restricted goods, allowing declarants to confirm that the goods are not subject to specific licencing measures. You must enter ‘CDS Waiver’ in the additional documentation field for this commodity item.
This waiver cannot be used for goods that are imported/exported or moved to/from Northern Ireland.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX005 | The export of these items may be controlled under Retained Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009. Please refer to the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control for All countries
From 1 Oct 2023 to 31 Jan 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9104 |
Standard individual Export Licence: military goods and dual use goods subject to UK export controls. |
Export allowed
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 9104 |
Enter the following:
|
|
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Licence Waiver
The use of 999L allows a CDS waiver code to be declared for prohibited and restricted goods, allowing declarants to confirm that the goods are not subject to specific licencing measures. You must enter ‘CDS Waiver’ in the additional documentation field for this commodity item.
This waiver cannot be used for goods that are imported/exported or moved to/from Northern Ireland.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX001 |
The export of these items may be controlled under the Export Control Order 2008 as amended. Please refer to the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN005 | The export to Belarus of interception and monitoring goods and technology (as well as related activities) is banned under The Belarus (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021. Please refer to the Belarus Sanctions Guidance to determine whether your items meet one of the limited uses where an export licence could be issued by the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Restriction on export for Belarus
From 30 Sep 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9011 |
Goods subject to sanction with a DIT import or export licence |
Export allowed
|
| 9022 |
Goods not subject to sanctions. |
Export allowed
|
| 9006 |
This exemption applies to sanctioned goods are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia or Belarus, or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. |
Export allowed
|
| 9007 |
This exemption applies if the sanctioned goods are either the personal effects of a person travelling to Russia or Belarus and are of a non-commercial nature for the personal use of a person travelling to Russia/Belarus and contained in that person's luggage. |
Export allowed
|
| 9260 |
This exemption applies to sanctioned goods that are necessary for: humanitarian assistance activity; addressing a health emergency; providing a response to a natural disaster; medical or pharmaceutical purposes for the benefit of the civilian population of a country; temporary use by news media; ensuring cyber-security and information security for persons in Belarus except for the Government of Belarus or any undertakings directly or indirectly controlled by it. |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 9011 |
|
|
| 9022 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| 9006 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| 9007 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| 9260 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN130 |
Goods falling under this commodity code are banned from being exported to Belarus. Please consult Belarus Export Schedules and check the commodities under Schedule 2H & 2I to see if your goods are affected. You can also find up to date guidance on the sanctions and any exemptions and conditions that may apply to your goods at Belarus sanctions guidance. |
Goods for torture and repression, export restriction for Iran
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX009 | The export of internal repression goods and technology; interception and monitoring goods and technology (as well as related activities) are controlled by The Iran (Sanctions) (Human Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Iran
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX010 | The export of nuclear and missile list items; graphite and relevant metals and other restricted goods to or for use in Iran may be controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for North Korea
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX008 | The export of arms and WMD-related items; Aviation fuels; Condensates and natural gas liquid; Curde oil; Helicopters and vessels; Industrial machinery, vehicles, iron, steel and other metals; luxury goods; Refined petroleum products; gold and precious metals or diamonds to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Myanmar (Burma)
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX007 | The export of internal repression goods and technology and interception and moniotoring goods and technology (as well as related activities) are controlled by The Burma (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Restriction on export for Russia
From 15 Dec 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9011 |
Goods subject to sanction with a DIT import or export licence |
Export allowed
|
| 9022 |
Goods not subject to sanctions. |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| 9011 |
|
|
| 9022 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN122 |
Goods falling under this commodity code are banned from being exported to Russia. Please consult sanctions guidance for a link to the sanctions legislation and up to date advice on the sanctions and any exemptions and conditions that may apply to your goods. For exemptions, please declare document code 9022. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Russia
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX012 | The export of energy-related goods for use in Russia and infrastructure-related goods and technology to Crimea is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Syria
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX013 | The export of goods relating to chemical and biological weapons; crude oil and natural gas equipment; aviation fuel and aviation fuel additives; Electricity production; Gold and precious metals or diamonds; luxury goods; internal repression goods and technology; interception and monitoring goods and technology to or for use in Syria is controlled (as well as related activities). Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Venezuela
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance | CHIEF guidance |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Y999 |
|
This document code is available on CDS only. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX014 | The export of internal repression goods and technology; Interception and Monitoring goods and technology (as well as related activities) are controlled by The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Please refer to the Sanctions to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
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