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Open General Transhipment Licence

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, but exporters must ensure all conditions are met and the shipment and destinations are eligible.

Accessible below are:

Specific Conditions

This OGTL allows, subject to certain conditions, the importation for transhipment and the subsequent exportation from the UK of any goods. The licence clearly lists what items are not covered which include torture related goods, and exports for purposes connected with nuclear, chemical or biological weapons or missiles for such weapons. The OGL also specifies the definition of transhipment and that goods must be exported within 30 days of entering the UK.

 

Current OGL

You can view the current licence by either accessing the document via the Related Documents link (on the right) or below:

Transhipment Licence. Open general transhipment licence.PDF document (26KB)

 

The licence is dated 24th May 2007 and enters into force on 11th June 2007. 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 OGLs on the Archived Licences page.

These licences are no longer in legal force and are made available purely for information purposes.

 

 

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

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

Return to the Transhipment Licence page to view other available licences for controlled goods in transit via the UK.  

 

Export Control Organisation

Updated: April 2008

 

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