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Decide, and if appropriate, use this open general licence (OGL), which allows the export of specified controlled items by any exporter. Use of this OGL removes the need to apply for a Standard Individual Licence (SIEL). However, exporters must ensure all conditions are met and shipment and destinations are eligible. Exporters will be subject to regular Compliance visits.
Accessible below are:
This OGEL allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of military goods which have been imported into the UK for repair or replacement under warranty. These goods need to be re-exported or returned to one of the following:
- the government of the country which sent the goods to the UK
- the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency, or
- any other person who the goods were exported to.
However, this replacement, or these repairs, will have to take place within five years of the date they were originally exported.
You can view the current licence by accessing the document below:
The current licence is 11th June 2008 dated and enters into force on 20th June 2008. All previous licences are now revoked.
Note: You will need to state the exact name of the licence in full on any supporting documentation given to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
If the goods are classified, you are likely to require F680 clearance if you are planning to use this OGEL.
Find out more about the MOD F680 Form
You will need to register to use this licence on SPIRE.
It is your responsibility as the exporter :
Details of amendments are published in the ECO's Notices to Exporters. To receive these notices directly in your email inbox, why not choose to Join the ECO Mailing List.
You can access revoked licences for this and other OGELs on the Archived Licences page.
These licences are no longer in legal force and made available purely for information purposes.
Return to the Open General Export Licences (OGEL) page for more details on:
Return to the Military Goods OGELs page to view other available licences.
Export Control Organisation
Updated: June 2008