New International Export Licence Check

Posted on November 4, 2011

New customs requirements for non EU consignments over £865 value and certain commodities

HM Customs MOU – Strategic Export (LIC99) procedures

Certain commodities being shipped to certain countries require a UK export licence. These commodities include IT equipment, works of art, cultural goods, antiques, printed matter and paintings. It is the shippers responsibility to provide the export licence where required.

Countries that are classed as sensitive and where a export licence may be required include: -

If no export licence is required, you need to endorse this on the invoice or provide a statement on letterhead confirming the commodity being exported do not require a export licence.

To check if exports require a export licence please visit: http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/export-control-organisation

Team Global will require your shipping invoice to state NO EXPORT LICENCE REQUIRED or if applicable, provide a export licence with the consignment.

If you need assistance in ascertaining whether your consignment requires a licence please liaise with our Customer Services.