NTE 2025/08: agreed compound settlement for breaches of export control
Published 9 April 2025
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Introduction
From January to March 2025, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) agreed compound settlements with 3 UK exporters totalling close to £3.7 million.
The settlements relate to unlicensed exports of military-listed goods and related activity prohibited by The Export Control Order 2008 and contrary to The Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. These do not relate to sanctions offences.
The 3 settlements agreed with UK companies were:
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January 2025 – £10,900.00 was paid for export license breaches in relation to the export of military goods controlled by The Export Control Order 2008
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February 2025 – £431,232.20 was paid relating to the unlicensed exports of military goods controlled by The Export Control Order 2008
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February 2025 – £3,231,762.40 was paid relating to the unlicensed exports of military goods controlled by The Export Control Order 2008
Strategic export controls are enforced by HMRC. Where appropriate, HMRC can use their powers to offer a compound settlement in lieu of prosecution. Compound settlements are not used when there is evidence of businesses intentionally seeking to evade controls.
Exporters should ensure that they comply with licensing requirements.
Further information
The Export Control Joint Unit within the Department for Business and Trade is the UK’s Licencing Authority for strategic exports. Compliance and Licencing Guidance is available on GOV.UK and exporters may find the following resources useful:
Contact Export Control Joint Unit
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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