NTE 2025/05: compound settlement offer for breaches of export control
Published 4 March 2025
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Introduction
In October 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a compound settlement offer to a UK company worth £374,326.07.
The settlement relates to unlicensed exports of dual-use goods and failure to declare a licence to customs, as required in the export licence conditions. These offences are contrary to Retained Regulation 428/2009 and Art 38(1)(a) of the Export Control Order 2008 respectively.
Over the 12 months, HMRC has seen an increase in the number of voluntary disclosures relating to:
- unlicenced exports
- incorrect licence usage
- breach of licence conditions
Exporters should ensure that they comply with licensing requirements. The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), within the Department for Business and Trade, is the UK’s Licencing Authority.
Licencing guidance is available on GOV.UK and exporters may find the following resources useful:
- UK strategic export controls
- Checklist of internal export control compliance procedures
- Compliance code of practice for export licensing
Contact ECJU
General queries about strategic export licensing
Export Control Joint Unit
Department for Business and Trade
Old Admiralty Building
Admiralty Place
London
SW1A 2DY
Email exportcontrol.help@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Telephone 020 7215 4594
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