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Import Licensing | Notices to Importers | Forms

Import Licensing Branch (ILB)

ILB issues import licences mainly to implement DTI’s trade policy measures and covers textiles, iron & steel, ceramics and footwear.  It also controls the importation of firearms and nuclear materials and a number of goods controlled on an international basis such as anti-personnel mines.

Textile quota utilisation statistics

Information on export administered textile quotas that are over 80% utilised can be found here (87kb) but full details on quota utilisation for textiles can be found on the SIGL website.

The following information on the work of ILB is available from this site.

ILB publicises its restrictions by issuing Notices to Importers.  Notices covering the current and most popular restrictions are available by clicking Notices to Importers at the top of this page.  Notices no longer current are available directly from ILB.

The forms needed to apply for an import licence can be accessed on a separate page by clicking Forms at the top of this page.  As an original signature is needed or in some cases original supporting documents it is not possible to electronically return applications to ILB.

Further information contact

Enquiry Point
Tel: 01642 364333/334
Fax: 01642 364269
enquiries.ilb@dti.gsi.gov.uk