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Trade Sanctions Licensing Guidance

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Overview

The UK government’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Export Control Joint Unit provide guidance on trade sanctions licensing. Key points to consider:

• Each application for a trade sanctions licence is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants should not assume that a licence will be granted or engage in activities prohibited by trade sanctions until their licence has been approved.

Specific Prohibitions

There are specific prohibitions and considerations for licensing related to:

Exporting Military Goods or Technology

• Military goods or technology exports are subject to strict regulations (17-20).
• Providing brokering services relating to military goods or technology is also prohibited (21).

Licensing Criteria

A licence may be granted if the proposed activity falls within a specific description in the table below. Applicants should explain why they believe their proposal meets these criteria.

Overlap with Strategic Export Licensing

• The export of and trade in military goods and military technology are also controlled under the Export Control Order 2008.
• Licence applications relating to military goods and military technology will be considered against both the Regulations and the Export Control Order 2008.
• A single licence application is required, which will be valid under both pieces of legislation.

Overlap between Trade Sanctions and Financial Sanctions

Importers or exporters may need a licence from OFSI in addition to a trade sanctions licence.

Transit Control

Certain goods transiting the UK are subject to control. A transit and transhipment exception exists, but this does not apply to goods destined for Iraq.

Further Information

• Sign up for Notices to Exporters and view Notices to Importers for updates on trade sanctions.
• Subscribe to OFSI’s e-alert for changes to the consolidated list of financial sanctions targets.