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Importing into Northern Ireland
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Import duties
Import VAT and excise
- Excise duties are not chargeable on this commodity.
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
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| Areas subject to VAT or Excise (1400) | Value added tax Standard rate | 20.00% |
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EU import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq (IQ) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction applies to goods covered under additional code: 4048 Means of transport more than 75 years old |
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R1210/03 | |
| Iraq (IQ) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction does not apply to goods covered under additional code: 4099 Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
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R1210/03 | |
| Syria (SY) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction applies to goods covered under additional code: 4048 Means of transport more than 75 years old |
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R1332/13 | |
| Syria (SY) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction does not apply to goods covered under additional code: 4098 Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions |
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R1332/13 | |
| Ukraine (UA) | Import control | R0692/14 | ||
| Ukraine (UA) | Import control | R0263/22 |
UK import controls
| Country | Measure type | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus (BY) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | 2022 No. 748 | ||
| Iran (IR) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/461 | ||
| Iraq (IQ) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction applies to goods covered under additional code: 4048 Means of transport more than 75 years old |
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S.I. 2020/707 | |
| Iraq (IQ) |
Restriction on entry into free circulation
Restriction does not apply to goods covered under additional code: 4099 Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
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S.I. 2020/707 | |
| Libya (LY) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | 2020 No. 1665 | ||
| North Korea (KP) | Import prohibition |
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S.I. 2019/411 | |
| Russia (RU) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | 2022 No. 748 | ||
| Russia (RU) | Import control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/855 | ||
| Syria (SY) | Restriction on entry into free circulation |
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S.I. 2019/792 | |
| Ukraine (UA) | Restriction on entry into free circulation | S.I. 2022/395 |
Exporting from Northern Ireland
The commodity code for exporting and Intrastat reporting (opens in new tab) is 8608 0000.
UK export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All countries (1011) | DCMS Export Licence | S.I. 2018/1186 | |||
| All countries (1011) | Export control | S.I. 2008/3231 | |||
| North Korea (KP) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/411 | |||
| Russia (RU) | Restriction on export | 2022 No. 1110 | |||
| Russia (RU) | Export control on restricted goods and technologies | S.I. 2019/855 |
EU export controls
| Country | Measure type | Duty rate | Conditions | Legal base | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All third countries (1008) excluding United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland) | Export control on cultural goods | R0116/09 | |||
| All third countries (1008) | Export authorization | R1332/13 | |||
| All third countries (1008) |
Restriction on export
Restriction applies to goods covered under additional code: 4048 Means of transport more than 75 years old |
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R1210/03 | ||
| All third countries (1008) |
Restriction on export
Restriction does not apply to goods covered under additional code: 4099 Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
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R1210/03 | ||
| Belarus (BY) | Export control | R0765/06 | |||
| North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) (KP) | Export prohibition |
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R0285/18 | ||
| Russian Federation (RU) | Export control | R0833/14 | |||
| Russian Federation (RU) | Export control | R0833/14 | |||
| Ukraine (UA) | Export control | R0692/14 | |||
| Ukraine (UA) | Export control | R0263/22 |
Check duties and customs procedures for exporting goods
Find information about how to move goods from the UK to the rest of the world.
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- rules and restrictions
- tax and duty rates
- what exporting documents you need
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Preferential rules of origin
To view rules of origin, select a country with which the EU has a trade agreement from the list above.
Non-preferential rules of origin
The Customs (Origin of Chargeable Goods) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (opens in new tab)
Non-preferential rules of origin allows the implementation of several commercial policy measures such as:
- anti-dumping duties
- countervailing duties
- trade embargoes
- safeguarding measures
- quantitative restrictions
- tariff quotas
They are also used for trade statistics, public tenders and origin marking.
Notes for heading 8608000000
Chapter notes
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This chapter does not cover:
a. railway or tramway sleepers of wood or of concrete, or concrete guide-track sections for hovertrains (heading 4406 or 6810);
b. railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel of heading 7302; or
c. electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment of heading 8530.
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Heading 8607 applies, inter alia, to:
a. axles, wheels, wheels sets (running gear), metal tyres, hoops and hubs and other parts of wheels;
b. frames, underframes, bogies and bissel-bogies;
c. axle boxes; brake gear;
d. buffers for rolling-stock; hooks and other coupling gear and corridor connections;
e. coachwork.
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Subject to the provisions of note 1 above, heading 8608 applies, inter alia, to:
a. assembled track, turntables, platform buffers, loading gauges;
b. semaphores, mechanical signal discs, level-crossing control gear, signal and point controls, and other mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment, whether or not fitted for electric lighting, for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields.
Section notes
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This section does not cover articles of heading 9503 or 9508, or bobsleighs, toboggans or the like of heading 9506.
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The expressions ‘parts’ and ‘parts and accessories’ do not apply to the following articles, whether or not they are identifiable as for the goods of this section:
a. joints, washers and the like of any material (classified according to their constituent material or in heading 8484) or other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber (heading 4016);
b. parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39);
c. articles of Chapter 82 (tools);
d. articles of heading 8306;
e. machines or apparatus of heading 8401 to 8479, or parts thereof, other than the radiators for the articles of this Section; articles of heading 8481 or 8482 or, provided they constitute integral parts of engines or motors, articles of heading 8483;
f. electrical machinery or equipment (Chapter 85);
g. articles of Chapter 90;
h. articles of Chapter 91;
ij. arms (Chapter 93);
k. luminaires and lighting fittings and parts thereof of heading 9405;
l. brushes of a kind used as parts of vehicles (heading 9603).
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References in Chapters 86 to 88 to ‘parts’ or ‘accessories’ do not apply to parts or accessories which are not suitable for use solely or principally with the articles of those chapters. A part or accessory which answers to a description in two or more of the headings of those chapters is to be classified under that heading which corresponds to the principal use of that part or accessory.
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For the purposes of this Section:
a. vehicles specially constructed to travel on both road and rail are classified under the appropriate heading of Chapter 87;
b. amphibious motor vehicles are classified under the appropriate heading of Chapter 87;
c. aircraft specially constructed so that they can also be used as road vehicles are classified under the appropriate heading of Chapter 88.
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Air-cushion vehicles are to be classified in this section with the vehicles to which they are most akin as follows:
a. in Chapter 86 if designed to travel on a guide-track (hovertrains);
b. in Chapter 87 if designed to travel over land or over both land and water;
c. in Chapter 89 if designed to travel over water, whether or not able to land on beaches or landing-stages or also able to travel over ice.
Parts and accessories of air-cushion vehicles are to be classified in the same way as those of vehicles of the heading in which the air-cushion vehicles are classified under the above provisions.
Hovertrain track fixtures and fittings are to be classified as railway track fixtures and fittings, and signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for hovertrain transport systems as signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways.
Additional notes
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Subject to the provisions of additional chapter note 3 to Chapter 89, tools and articles necessary for the maintenance or repair of vehicles, aircraft or vessels are to be classified with those vehicles, aircraft or vessels if presented with them. Other accessories presented with vehicles, aircraft or vessels are also to be classified therewith, if they form part of the normal equipment of the vehicles, aircraft or vessels and are normally sold with them.
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The provisions of general rule of interpretation 2(a) are also applicable, at the request of the declarant and subject to conditions stipulated by the Customs authorities, to goods of heading 8608, 8805, 8905 and 8907 imported in split consignments.
General Rules for the Interpretation of goods
Classification of goods in the Tariff shall be governed by the following principles:
Rule 1
The titles of sections, chapters and sub-chapters are provided for ease of reference only. For legal purposes, classification shall be determined according to the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes and, provided such headings or notes do not otherwise require, according to the following provisions.
Rule 2
- Any reference in a heading to an article shall be taken to include a reference to that article incomplete or unfinished, provided that, as presented, the incomplete or unfinished article has the essential character of the complete or finished article. It shall also be taken to include a reference to that article complete or finished (or falling to be classified as complete or finished by virtue of this rule), presented unassembled or disassembled.
- Any reference in a heading to a material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to mixtures or combinations of that material or substance with other materials or substances. Any reference to goods of a given material or substance shall be taken to include a reference to goods consisting wholly or partly of such material or substance. The classification of goods consisting of more than one material or substance shall be according to the principles of rule 3.
Rule 3
When, by application of rule 2(b) or for any other reason, goods are prima facie classifiable under two or more headings, classification shall be effected as follows:
- the heading which provides the most specific description shall be preferred to headings providing a more general description. However, when two or more headings each refer to part only of the materials or substances contained in mixed or composite goods or to part only of the items in a set put up for retail sale, those headings are to be regarded as equally specific in relation to those goods, even if one of them gives a more complete or precise description of the goods;
- mixtures, composite goods consisting of different materials or made up of different components, and goods put up in sets for retail sale, which cannot be classified by reference to 3(a), shall be classified as if they consisted of the material or component which gives them their essential character, insofar as this criterion is applicable;
- when goods cannot be classified by reference to 3(a) or (b), they shall be classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration.
Goods which cannot be classified in accordance with the above rules shall be classified under the heading appropriate to the goods to which they are most akin.
Rule 5
In addition to the foregoing provisions, the following rules shall apply in respect of the goods referred to therein:
- camera cases, musical instrument cases, gun cases, drawing-instrument cases, necklace cases and similar containers, specially shaped or fitted to contain a specific article or set of articles, suitable for long-term use and presented with the articles for which they are intended, shall be classified with such articles when of a kind normally sold therewith. This rule does not, however, apply to containers which give the whole its essential character;
- subject to the provisions of rule 5(a), packing materials and packing containers ( 1 ) presented with the goods therein shall be classified with the goods if they are of a kind normally used for packing such goods. However, this provision is not binding when such packing materials or packing containers are clearly suitable for repetitive use.
Rule 6
For legal purposes, the classification of goods in the subheadings of a heading shall be determined according to the terms of those subheadings and any related subheading notes and, mutatis mutandis, to the above rules, on the understanding that only subheadings at the same level are comparable. For the purposes of this rule, the relative section and chapter notes also apply, unless the context requires otherwise.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TN701 |
According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 (OJ L183, p. 9) it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. ------------------------- According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions shall not apply in respect of goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. |
Tariff preference for EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods
From 21 Sep 2017
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| U088 |
Origin declaration stating European Union origin, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| U088 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Reference must be made to Annex 5-A of the CETA agreement. Enter the reference number of the Origin declaration. Where a sequentially numbered range of declarations cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the declarations concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where declarations are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each declaration concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD727 | Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). |
Tariff preference for EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods
From 1 Jan 2007
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| U090 |
Movement certificate EUR. 1 or Movement certificate EUR-MED (under the condition that in box 7 the remark "no cumulation applied" is marked with a cross) stating European Community origin, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation |
Apply the mentioned duty
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| U091 |
Invoice declaration or Invoice declaration EUR-MED (under the condition the declaration contains the remark "no cumulation applied"), stating European Community origin, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| U090 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U091 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the invoice. Where a sequentially numbered range of invoices cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the invoices concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where invoices are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each invoice concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD500 | Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM904 |
Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019. As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4. In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared. The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is "2000". |
Tariff preference for EEA - European Economic Area
From 1 Jul 2007
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y021 |
Request for EEA preferential treatment |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y021 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the preference document. Where a sequentially numbered range of documents cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e. d,ocument code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD303 | The relief from or the reduction of customs duties shall be subject to a specific request expressed by the declarant in Data Element 12 04 000 000 of the UCC [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (Annex B)] (former box 44 of the Single Administrative Document (SAD) "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations"). |
Tariff preference for Mercosur
From 1 May 2026
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| U126 |
Statement on origin (Article 3.16 of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement) |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Tariff preference for Israel
From 16 May 2023
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y864 |
The proof of origin indicates that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. |
Apply the mentioned duty
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No document provided |
Measure not applicable
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y864 | Complete statement ‘Originating conditions met’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the production conferring originating status has not taken place in a location within the territories brought under Israeli administration since June 1967. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate the origin of the goods and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD906 | The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM570 |
The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003). |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4048 | Means of transport more than 75 years old |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4099 | Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM572 |
It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria. |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4048 | Means of transport more than 75 years old |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4098 | Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions |
Import control for Ukraine
From 1 Jan 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y997 |
Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014) |
Import allowed
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| U078 |
Movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the following statement in English in Box 7: "REVISED RULES" |
Import allowed
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| U079 |
Origin declaration bearing the following statement in English after the text of the declaration: "REVISED RULES" |
Import allowed
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| N954 |
Movement certificate EUR.1 |
Import allowed
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| U045 |
Movement certificate EUR-MED |
Import allowed
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y997 | Complete statement - For imports ‘Not from Crimea or Sevastopol’ Use of this code on import constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not originate in Crimea or Sevastopol and are therefore not subject to prohibition under Article 2 Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 as amended. For exports ‘Export not to Crimea or Sevastopol’ Use of this code on export constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not being exported to Crimea or Sevastopol and are therefore not subject to the prohibition under Article 2b(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 as amended. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| U078 | Enter the reference number of the movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the statement ‘Revised Rules’. Where a sequentially numbered range of documents cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| N954 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U045 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD967 |
I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol. |
Import control for Ukraine
From 1 Jan 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y984 |
Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia |
Import/export allowed after control
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| N954 |
Movement certificate EUR.1 |
Import/export allowed after control
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| U045 |
Movement certificate EUR-MED |
Import/export allowed after control
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| U078 |
Movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the following statement in English in Box 7: "REVISED RULES" |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| U079 |
Origin declaration bearing the following statement in English after the text of the declaration: "REVISED RULES" |
Import/export allowed after control
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Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y984 | Complete statement - Import ‘Not from Donetsk or Luhansk’. Export ‘Not for Donetsk or Luhansk. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not originate from, or are destined for, the Donetsk or Luhansk oblasts. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| N954 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U045 | For status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP or US: Enter the reference number of the Certificate. Where a sequentially numbered range of certificates cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the certificates concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where certificates are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each certificate concerned. For status code XB: Enter text ‘Below De Minimus’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US, XB |
| U078 | Enter the reference number of the movement certificate EUR. 1 bearing the statement ‘Revised Rules’. Where a sequentially numbered range of documents cover the goods enter the lowest to the highest reference numbers of the documents concerned i.e., document code + 0054037-0054047: status code. Where documents are not sequentially numbered enter the reference number of each document concerned. - Use one of the following document status codes: AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, HP, JE, JP, LE, LP, UA, UE, UP, US |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD860 | According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Belarus
From 5 Jul 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9024 |
Goods related to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022, provided the actions carried out under these contracts are completed by 30 August 2022 and an import licence is supplied |
Import allowed
|
| 9032 |
Goods for which an import licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker or refer to Schedule 2 of the Export Control Order 2008 to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an import licence from DBT's Import Licensing Branch. |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9024 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9024 entry inDE2/3 is required for each licence. As a temporary measure for CDS, a print of the electronic licence must be uploaded for manual validation and decrementing. Once CDS electronic licence functionality is updated for 9024, the status codes will be amended to the E series appropriate to electronic licences. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, FP, GE, GP, JE, JS |
| 9032 | Complete statement ‘Import Licence Not Required’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are exempt from import licencing controls. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN031 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM570 | The Iraq (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4048 | Means of transport more than 75 years old |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4099 | Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Iran
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y966 |
Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y966 | Complete statement ‘Reg 267/2012 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012). Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Libya
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y920 |
Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y920 | Complete statement ‘Not covered by footnote’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in the footnotes linked to the measure. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Russia
From 5 Jul 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9024 |
Goods related to the execution of obligations arising from contracts concluded before 05 July 2022, provided the actions carried out under these contracts are completed by 30 August 2022 and an import licence is supplied |
Import allowed
|
| 9025 |
Personal Import for Russia and Belarus |
Import allowed
|
| 9032 |
Goods for which an import licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker or refer to Schedule 2 of the Export Control Order 2008 to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an import licence from DBT's Import Licensing Branch. |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9024 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9024 entry inDE2/3 is required for each licence. As a temporary measure for CDS, a print of the electronic licence must be uploaded for manual validation and decrementing. Once CDS electronic licence functionality is updated for 9024, the status codes will be amended to the E series appropriate to electronic licences. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, FP, GE, GP, JE, JS |
| 9025 | Complete statement ‘Personal Import’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that this is a personal import of goods from Russia or Belarus, and is not for commercial purposes. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| 9032 | Complete statement ‘Import Licence Not Required’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are exempt from import licencing controls. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN033 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Import control on restricted goods and technologies for Russia
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y920 |
Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y920 | Complete statement ‘Not covered by footnote’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not those described in the footnotes linked to the measure. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Restriction on entry into free circulation for Ukraine
From 30 Mar 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9009 |
Goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory with a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9010 |
Goods originating specifically in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts if related to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022: Import allowed subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022, and the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade being informed at least ten working days in advance of this exception being used. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| 9017 |
Goods exported from an area of Ukraine under the control of the Ukrainian government |
Import allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9009 | Complete statement ‘Exempt from prohibition’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods originating in non-government controlled Ukrainian territory are covered by a certificate of origin issued by the Ukrainian authorities and entitled to an exemption from the prohibition on the import of goods originating in the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine . Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| 9010 | Complete statement ‘Contractual exemption’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption from the prohibition imposed on goods originating in the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts on the basis that they relate to an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022 and subject to these contracts, or ancillary contracts necessary for their execution, being concluded by 24 August 2022. It is further a legal declaration that the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade was informed at least ten working days in advance of this exception being used. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exception, which must be produced on demand. |
| 9017 | Complete statement ‘From Government Controlled Area’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods were exported from an area of Ukraine which was under the control of the Ukrainian government at the time of export. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN008 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 03020 | UK VAT standard rate |
DCMS Export Licence for All countries
From 1 Feb 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9107 |
UK Standard individual Export Licence (form C). Objects of cultural interest (Control) order. UK open general Licence. UK Open individual Licence |
Export allowed
|
| Y903 |
The goods qualify for a document waiver exemption because they were manufactured or produced less than 50 years ago or fall within one of the exceptions in Schedule 1 of the Export of Objects of Cultural Interest (Control) Order 2003. |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9107 | Enter GBCEX followed by the licence number. If using more than one licence then a separate 9107 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence.
|
| Y903 | Complete statement ‘Export Cultural licence exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods - For UK declarations claiming a waiver from the requirement to declare a licence using document code 9107- were manufactured or produced less than 50 years ago or fall within one of the exceptions in Schedule 1 of the Export of Objects of Cultural Interest (Control) Order 2003 For Northern Ireland declarations claiming a waiver from the requirement to declare a licence using document code E012- are not included in the list of cultural goods (Council Regulation (EC) No 116/2009). Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
Export control for All countries
From 1 Feb 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9104 |
Standard individual Export Licence: military goods and dual use goods subject to UK export controls. |
Export allowed
|
| 9Y07 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9104 | Enter the following - — For an Open General Export Licence enter GBOGE followed by the licence number — For Open Individual Export Licence enter GBOIE followed by the licence number — For Standard Individual Export Licences enter GBSIE followed by the licence number — For Standard Individual Transhipment Licence enter GBSIT followed by the licence number If using more than one licence then a separate 9104 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. For supplementary declarations use EA, IA, JA, or UA as appropriate.
|
| 9Y07 | Complete statement ‘Licence Exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the consignment does no require an export licence. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX001 | The export of these items may be controlled under the Export Control Order 2008 as amended. Please refer to the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for North Korea
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C052 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, or XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation document in the Document Identifier (Second Component). If using more than one document then a separate C052 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each document. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Specific document’ in the document reason field. For status code XX: In addition to completing the Document ID field, enter text ‘Exempt’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XW, XX |
| Y999 | For Imports: In the Document Reason field, complete the reference number of the document which provides proof that the products were already on the way to the Union on 21st June 2025 and remain eligible for preference under the terms of Article 2 of Reg. 2025/1206. For exports: Complete statement ‘CDS Waiver’. Use of this code on an export declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require the certificate or licence shown. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX008 | The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Restriction on export for Russia
From 29 Oct 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9006 |
This exemption applies to sanctioned goods are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia or Belarus, or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. |
Export allowed
|
| 9011 |
Goods and technology subject to sanction with a DBT import or export licence |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| 9006 | Complete statement ‘Exempt Diplomatic’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic mission or consular post in Russia, or of an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. |
| 9011 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate 9011 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. Status code AC should only be used as a fallback for when electronic licence functionality is inoperable. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, EA, EE, EL, EP, ES |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| SN062 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
Export control on restricted goods and technologies for Russia
From 1 Jan 2021
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| C052 |
Export authorisation for restricted goods and technologies |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y999 |
Goods for which an export licence is not required. Please use the Goods Checker to determine whether your items are controlled and whether you need an export licence from the Export Control Joint Unit. |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| C052 | For status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, or XX: Enter the reference number of the authorisation document in the Document Identifier (Second Component). If using more than one document then a separate C052 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each document. For status code XW: Enter text ‘Specific document’ in the document reason field. For status code XX: In addition to completing the Document ID field, enter text ‘Exempt’ in the document reason field. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AP,AT, FP, GE, GP, HP, IA, IP, JA, JP, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA, XW, XX |
| Y999 | For Imports: In the Document Reason field, complete the reference number of the document which provides proof that the products were already on the way to the Union on 21st June 2025 and remain eligible for preference under the terms of Article 2 of Reg. 2025/1206. For exports: Complete statement ‘CDS Waiver’. Use of this code on an export declaration constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not require the certificate or licence shown. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EX012 | The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 impose trade restrictions on certain goods, technology and services. Some restrictions include trade involving non-government controlled Ukrainian territory. Please refer to sanctions guidance. You may need a licence from the Department for Business and Trade. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM571 |
The following shall be prohibited: a) the export of or removal from the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003). |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4048 | Means of transport more than 75 years old |
| Code | Description code |
|---|---|
| 4099 | Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions |
Export authorization for All third countries
From 15 Dec 2013
Meet the following condition and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y935 |
Goods not covered by the provisions of Regulation (EU) 1332/2013 (OJ L 335) |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y935 | Complete statement ‘Reg 1332/2013 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not covered by the provisions of Regulation (EU) 1332/2013 (OJ L 335) approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD589 | It shall be prohibited to import, export, transfer, or provide brokering services related to the import, export or transfer of, Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. |
Export control on cultural goods for All third countries
From 2 Mar 2009
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| E012 |
Export licence "Cultural goods" (Regulation (EC) No 116/2009) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y903 |
Declared goods are not included in the list of cultural goods |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| E012 | Enter the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate E012 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, AE, AF, AG, AP, AS, AT, GE, GP, IA, IE, IP, IS, JA, JE, JP, JS, LE, LP, SP, TP, UA |
| Y903 | Complete statement ‘Export Cultural licence exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods - For UK declarations claiming a waiver from the requirement to declare a licence using document code 9107- were manufactured or produced less than 50 years ago or fall within one of the exceptions in Schedule 1 of the Export of Objects of Cultural Interest (Control) Order 2003 For Northern Ireland declarations claiming a waiver from the requirement to declare a licence using document code E012- are not included in the list of cultural goods (Council Regulation (EC) No 116/2009). Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD483 | If the declared goods are described in the "CG" footnotes linked to the measure, an export licence must be presented |
| CG015 | Means of transport more than 75 years old, with a value corresponding to, or exceeding 50 000 Euro |
Export control for Belarus
From 25 Feb 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y719 |
The prohibitions defined in article 1bb paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1bb paragraph 7) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y745 |
The prohibitions defined in article 1bb paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1bb paragraph 11) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| X844 |
Export authorisation by virtue of article 1bb.8 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y719 | Complete statement ‘Reg 765/2006 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption under article 1bb paragraph 7 of Regulation (EU) 765/2006 as amended.
Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption and must be produced on demand. |
| Y745 | Complete statement ‘Reg 765/2006 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption under Article 1bb paragraph 11 of Regulation (EU) 765/2006 as amended. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. |
| X844 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate L153 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. Document status code XW should only be used when the licence has been declared against another document code on the same item. In this case the document ID and document reason fields should be completed with the document code that the licence was declared against. The actual licence ID must not be repeated on the same item.
|
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD922 |
It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Belarusian industrial capacities, whether or not originating in the Union, as listed in Annex XVIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus. Article 1bb.1 - Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2024/1865) |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM888 | Goods from the Annex XI l of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel and other metals) |
Export control for Russian Federation
From 27 Sep 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| X834 |
Export authorisation by virtue of article 3k.5 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| X840 |
Export authorisation by virtue of article 5q paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y833 |
The prohibitions defined in article 3k paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3k paragraph 4) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y708 |
The prohibitions defined in article 3k paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3k paragraph 4a) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| X834 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate X834 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence.
|
| X840 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate X840 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence.
|
| Y833 | Complete statement ‘Reg 833/2014 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption from prohibition under Article 3(K)(4) of Regulation (EU) 833/2014 as amended. This exemption covers goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects. of their staff. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y708 | Complete statement “ 833/2014 exempt”. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption under article 3k paragraph 4a of Regulation (EU) 833/2014. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption and must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD869 | It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods which could contribute in particular to the enhancement of Russian industrial capacities as listed in Annex XXIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia. |
Export control for Russian Federation
From 26 Sep 2024
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| X990 |
Export authorisation by virtue of articles 2.4 or article 2a.4 and 2b.1b of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| X991 |
The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 2.5 and article 2a.5 - export authorization) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y987 |
The prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in articles 2.3 and 2a.3) |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| Y995 |
Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in articles 2.1 and 2a.1 of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| X840 |
Export authorisation by virtue of article 5q paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| X990 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate X990 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence.
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| Y987 | Complete statement ‘Reg 833/2014 exempt’ Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are entitled to an exemption from the prohibition defined in Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Y995 | Complete statement ‘Reg 833/2014 exempt’. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not concerned by Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 Articles 2.1 and 2a.1 prohibiting the export of dual use goods and technology to Russia. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this waiver which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| X840 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate X840 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence.
|
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| TM856 | It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia. Regulation (EU) 833/2014 - Article 2 (1) |
Export control for Ukraine
From 25 Feb 2025
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y997 |
Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014) |
Export allowed
|
| X802 |
Export authorisation by virtue of paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article 2e of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 |
Export allowed
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y997 | Complete statement - For imports ‘Not from Crimea or Sevastopol’ Use of this code on import constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not originate in Crimea or Sevastopol and are therefore not subject to prohibition under Article 2 Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 as amended. For exports ‘Export not to Crimea or Sevastopol’ Use of this code on export constitutes a legal declaration that the goods are not being exported to Crimea or Sevastopol and are therefore not subject to the prohibition under Article 2b(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014 as amended. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| X802 | Enter GBSAN followed by the reference number of the licence. If using more than one licence then a separate X802 entry in DE 2/3 is required for each licence. In duly justified cases of emergency, the sale, supply, transfer or export necessary for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety, including the safety of existing infrastructure, or the environment, may proceed without prior authorisation, provided that the exporter notifies the competent authority within five working days after the sale, supply, transfer or export has taken place, providing detail about the relevant justification for the sale, supply, transfer or export without prior authorisation. In such cases the document ID should be completed as GBSANEMERGENCYEXEMPTION. - Use one of the following document status codes: AC, EA, EE, EL, EP, ES, JA, XW |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD967 |
I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol. |
Export control for Ukraine
From 25 Aug 2022
Meet one of the following conditions and supply the relevant document code(s) on your declaration.
| Document code | Requirement | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Y984 |
Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia |
Import/export allowed after control
|
| X985 |
Export authorisation by virtue of article 7 of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 |
Import/export allowed after control
|
Guidance for completing CDS Data Element 2/3
| Document code | CDS guidance |
|---|---|
| Y984 | Complete statement - Import ‘Not from Donetsk or Luhansk’. Export ‘Not for Donetsk or Luhansk. Use of this code constitutes a legal declaration that the goods do not originate from, or are destined for, the Donetsk or Luhansk oblasts. Sufficient evidence must be held in records to demonstrate eligibility for this exemption, which must be produced on demand. - No document status code is required. |
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| CD860 | According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance. |
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