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 10 June 2008
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Dual-Use Items: Computers

Open General Export Licences (OGELs) allow the export of specified controlled items by any exporter, removing the need for them to apply for an individual licence, provided the shipment and destinations are eligible and the conditions are met.  

Each OGEL contains conditions about the type and destinations of goods that may be exported and exporters should check these on each licence before using it.

This OGEL allows, subject to certain conditions, the export to some destinations of certain digital computers which are generally available for sale to the public  by over-the-counter, mail order, telephone or internet transactions, so long as they are designed to run standard commercial software applications.  

Exporters must register with the Export Control Organisation before they make use of most OGELs. All Open General Licences remain in force until they are revoked. For the licence itself and details of how to register click on the links in the right hand column.

April 2007

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