We have received an inquiry ralting to the supply of Mobile phones (Android) to Libya and want to check the legality and export licence requirements

Question

The inquiry is from a third party who have indicated the end customer is government or government related

Answer

I don’t believe there’s any restriction on the importation of such equipment however, I would recommend you refer to the FCO website to confirm on the list of restricted items from export.

Rgds

Answer

If you are exporting to Libya, you are advised to apply for an export licence on SPIRE https://www.gov.uk/export-control-licence

If you want to know more about end use controls in this market – please contact the ECO Helpline on 020 7 215 4594

Regards

Answer

Hi Ian,

Information on the Customs requirements for exporting is given in HMRC Public Notice 275. All notices can be found on our website www.hmrc.gov.uk under Quick Links > Library > Official Statistics – Publications – Notices, Info Sheets & Other Reference Materials > Import, Export & International Trade. The Public Notices are in numerical order.

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