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Guidance on Trade in Controlled Goods (Trafficking and Brokering)

The Export Control Act 2002 which came into force on 1st May 2004, replaced existing export control powers and provided a more transparent framework and increased Parliamentary accountability. The Act also extended export controls, including those on Trade ("Trafficking and Brokering" in Controlled Goods (including Trade to Embargoed Destinations).  

As a result of the Review of Export Control Legislation 2007 amending Trade Control legislation came into force on 1st October 2008. This introduced amendments to the existing Trade in Goods (Control) Order 2003 and the Trade in Controlled Goods (Embargoed Destinations) Order 2004. The amending order is the Trade in Goods (Categories of Controlled Goods) Order 2008.

As of 6 April 2009, these Orders have now been replaced by a single consolidating Order. See more about the Export Control Order 2008.

 

Current Guidance (with effect from 6 April 2009)

The changes to the Trafficking and Brokering Controls were phased in through 3 stages. The third tranche, which came effect on 6 April 2009, introduces a number of amendments, including moving some goods from one category to another so that they are subject to the level of control applicable to their new category for trading activities within the UK or by UK persons overseas.

This guidance is intended to assist those individuals and companies who are or may become involved in the trading of goods to understand the controls and determine when a licence will be required.

The guidance is outlined in:

Export Control Act 2002. Review of export control legislation (2007): supplementary guidance note on trade ('trafficking and brokering') in controlled goods (in effect from 6 April 2009)PDF document (32KB)

 

This document includes information on the following:

  • The Legislation
  • The New Structure of Trade Controls
  • Controls on Category A Goods to non-embargoed destinations
  • Controls on Category B Goods to non-embargoed destinations
  • Controls on Category C Goods to non-embargoed destinations
  • Controls on Trade to Embargoed Destinations
  • Types of Trade Licences and How to Apply for Them
  • End-User Documentation
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contacts for Further Advice
  • Extracts of the Legislation

See the Notice to Exporters 2009/02 issued about the planned legislative amendments.

 

Associated Guidance

There is also associated Guidance on Trade Controls: Impact on Exhibitions and Trade Fairs 

 

Licensing

More information is available on the different categories of Trade Control Licences.

 

Export Control Organisation

Updated: 6 April 2009

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