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 27 July 2008
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OGEL (Historic Military Goods)

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:

Specific Conditions

This OGEL allows, subject to certain conditions, the export of historic military goods from the UK or any other EU member state where the exporter is established in the UK, providing the goods are worth less than £35,000 and were manufactured before 1897.  This OGEL also covers reproductions of muzzle-loaded weapons based on originals manufactured before 1897. 

 

Current OGL

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

Open general export licence (historic military goods)PDF document (52KB)

 

The current licence is dated 11th June 2008 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).

 

Using this Licence

You will need to register to use this licence on SPIRE.

It is your responsibility as the exporter :

  • to use this licence within all its defined terms and conditions.
  • to keep updated of any licence amendments. (eg changes to permitted or excluded destinations or goods)

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.

 

Archived OGL

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:

  • 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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