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Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
Apply for an export certificate to establish products in overseas markets.
Licence for the export of of dual-use items to EU member states.
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies when trading with Russia.
Licence for the export of a wide range of military equipment to low-risk destinations.
To properly classify and manage waste, you must identify when EEE becomes WEEE.
If you use, produce or supply wood packaging material (WPM) to move goods to or from the EU or the rest of the world, you must make sure it meets international standards.
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly export similar controlled items to the same customer.
When military end-use export controls apply and to which destinations.
How to apply for a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Guidance for businesses and individuals on what licence and supporting documentation you need to export firearms, ammunition and related equipment.
Guidance on the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023.
Updated guidance on the use of special and diacritic characters on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).
Licence allowing the export of dual-use items or military goods software or technology and trade of military goods, to, between and among Australia, the USA and the UK.
Guidance for Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) on registering for EHC Online and certifying export health certificates.
Licence allowing the export of technology and the information needed for the development, and production of, military goods.
This page provides guidance on the partial arms embargo on exporting certain military goods to mainland China, Macao and Hong Kong.
Find out which type of licence you need for your activity, and apply using the correct service.
Learn about about importing and exporting goods.
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