Does a specific custom status allow transit of dual-use item from a 3rd country to another 3rd country with transit within EU, without EU export license?

Question

Does a specific custom status allow transit of dual-use item from a 3rd country to another 3rd country with transit within EU, without EU export license?

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Answer

Export Control Order 2008 Article 8. The arrangements in the UK are that most military and dual-use goods can pass through the UK en route to another pre-determined overseas destination without the need for a UK licence provided the exporter has complied with certain conditions. However, sometimes, you will need a transhipment licence where either the goods or the destination country – or both – represent a sufficient degree of risk.

Open General Transhipment Licences are similar to Open General Export Licences, which are available in the public domain, subject to specific terms and conditions.

There are 4 different types of OGTL and you will need to read when they can not be used. see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/transhipment-licences#restrictions-exceptions-and-enforcement

There may be similar arrangements in other EU countries, but you will need to check with the relevant Customs or Export Control Authority.

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