SGSELSG1040 - Foreward: The Role of the Customs Enforcement Policy Team

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The Role of National Clearance Hub

Officers at the National Clearance Hub carry out pre-export documentary checks, including checking of DIT export licences.

The Role of Large Business Service and Local Compliance Teams

Officers within Large Business Service and Local Compliance teams are responsible for auditing UK exporters.  Local Compliance and LBS staff may also carry out pre-export checks for traders authorised for Local Clearance Procedure (LCP).

Useful Contacts

If you want a ruling on whether particular goods are licensable, contact the technical advisers of the DBT's Technical Assessment Unit. All enquiries should be made using the SPIRE system SGSELSG1050. Technical Assessment Unit

Export Control Joint Unit

Department for Business & Trade

Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place,

London SW1A 2DY 

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