Export and Import Licence 2021 UK Guidance

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Licences & ControlsUK Post-Exit Guidance Notes [2020]

Export licences and certificates from 1 January 2021

Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK from 1 January 2021.

Published 10 July 2020
From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Government Digital Service, Department for International Trade, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Marine Management Organisation, Environment Agency, Export Control Joint Unit, and Animal and Plant Health Agency

You’ll need to get a licence or certificate to export some types of goods from the UK.

Animals, plants, food and agricultural products

Chemicals and waste

Controlled goods

  • controlled goods – these include military items, dual-use items (items with both civil and military uses), firearms, and items that can be used for torture or capital punishment

Diamonds

 Sanctions

There are different types of sanctions for trade, transport, finance and immigration.

Check if the goods you’re exporting will be controlled by UK sanctions from 1 January 2021. You may also not be allowed to export your goods to someone who is subject to financial sanctions.

Published 10 July 2020

Guidance

Import licences and certificates from 1 January 2021

Licences, certificates and special rules for bringing goods into the UK from 1 January 2021.

Published 10 July 2020
From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Home Office, Government Digital Service, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Veterinary Medicines Directorate, Environment Agency, Office for Nuclear Regulation, and Animal and Plant Health Agency

You’ll need to get a licence or certificate to import some types of goods into the UK.

You might also need to pay an inspection fee for some goods before they’re allowed into the UK.

 Animals, plants, food and agricultural products

Drugs, chemicals and waste