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OGEL (Objects of Cultural Interest)

This is an OGEL published by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council part of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). They are responsible for export licensing of cultural goods. The OGEL covers various cultural items. Its sole interest for ECO is that it deals with certain firearms, arms and armour.

More details about the procedures involved in applying for an export licence for cultural goods is available in the Guidance to Exporters of Cultural Goods.

This guidance and details of applying for this licence are available from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).

Current OGL

You can view the current licence by accessing the related document:

The current licence is dated 1st May 2004. 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).

Return to the Open General Export Licences (OGEL) page for more details on:

• What are OGLs?
• The range of OGLs
• Which OGL is right for me?
• OGL Format and Details
• Useful Advice and Systems
• Registering for OGLs
• Using OGLs
• Penalties
• Amendments to Licences

Return to the Military Goods OGELs page to view other available licences.

Export Control Organisation

Updated: June 2008

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