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Introduction to Export Licensing Controls

Identify whether your product requires an export licence to be sold overseas and learn how to apply for one online.

CPD POINTS 10
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Duration
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location
Virtual Classroom via Microsoft Teams
Member price
£499.00 +VAT
Non member price
£599.00 +VAT

This course looks at what export controls could apply on goods leaving the United Kingdom. It covers the export of both military and dual-use goods, as well as software and technology.

The process for getting a licence and the different types of licences will be explained, as well as the compliance requirements for shipments to different export regions.

This course is ideal for:

  • Trade compliance
  • Import / export administrators
  • Customer services
  • Shipping
  • Purchasing
  • Accounts and finance
  • Legal & compliance

Topics covered

  1. What are export controls?
  2. Export definitions
  3. Military vs dual-use
  4. Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
  5. Due diligence and sanctions
  6. Export licences and authorisations
  7. SPIRE/LITE applications
  8. Compliance
  9. US export controls

Meet your tutor

Andy Bridges MCIEx FCMI

Andy Bridges MCIEx FCMI

Trade & Customs Consultant

Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

Learning outcomes

  • Understand what export controls are

  • Learn which goods are affected

  • Know which licences are required for different goods

  • Learn how to apply for an export licence

  • Understand how control rules vary in different regions

Key information

  • Non-member price: £599.00 (exc. VAT) 

  • Chartered Institute member price: £499.00 (exc. VAT) 

  • It will be delivered by one of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade's customs and trade experts

  • This course contributes 10 points in the Chartered Institute's CPD programme

  • On completion of your course you will earn a digital certificate

Please note: booking a place on one of our courses implies acceptance of training terms and conditions

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