Definition of Export Control Organisation licences
SIELStandard
Individual Export Licence
SIELs generally allow shipments of specified items
to a specific consignee up to the quantity specified by the licence.
Licences permitting permanent export are generally valid for two
years from the date of issue. Where the export is temporary, for
example for the purposes of demonstration, trial or evaluation,
the licence is generally valid for one year only and the items
must be returned before the licence expires.
OIELOpen Individual
Export Licence
OIELs are specific to an individual exporter and
cover multiple shipments of specified items to specified destinations
and/or, in some cases specified consignees. OIELs covering the
export of items entered on the Military List are generally valid
for two years, while OIELs covering other items are generally
valid for three years.
SITCLStandard Individual
Trade Control Licence
A Standard Individual Trade Control Licence is specific
to a named trader and covers involvement in trading of a set quantity
of specific goods between a specific source and destination country
with a specified consignor, consignee and end-user. SITCLs will
normally be valid for two years.
OITCLOpen Individual
Trade Control Licence
An OITCL is specific to a named trader and covers
involvement in trading or specific goods between specific source
and destination countries and/or specified consignors, consignees
and end-users. OITCLs are generally valid for two years.[1]
OGTLOpen General
Transhipment Licence
An OGTL is required for the transhipment of controlled
goods through the UK en route from one country to another pre-determined
destination.
OGEL - Open General Export
licence
Open General Licences (OGLs) are pre-published export,
trade or transhipment licences in the public domain.
SITLStandard Individual
Transhipment Licence
A SITL is used for transhipment of goods when an
OGTL cannot be used.
1 Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Strategic
Export Controls: Country Pivot Report 1st April 2012-30th June
2012, pp 3-4 Back
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