News updates
Trading under sanctions with Russia
Page summary:
What import and export restrictions apply due to sanctions for UK companies
when trading with Russia.
Change made:
This page has been updated to add guidance on the requirement of a licence for Professional and Business Services to a person connected with Russia, a link to new page has been added in to the text. Time updated:
1:36pm, 2 December 2022
UK-Switzerland Mutual Recognition Agreement
Page summary:
The UK and Switzerland have signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to
reduce non-tariff barriers related to conformity assessment in 5 sectors.
Change made:
Updated to reflect that the treaty text and explanatory memorandum have been
laid in parliament.
Time updated:
11:03am, 6 December 2022
UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas
Page summary:
Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas for importing goods
into the UK.
Change made:
Updated the outcome of 2021 duty suspensions.Updated the attached list of
tariff suspensions on COVID-19 critical goods.Added an additional section on
sunflower-seed oil.
Time updated:
4:43pm, 7 December 2022
Additional duties on goods originating in Russia and Belarus
Page summary:
Guidance on imports from Russia and Belarus requiring additional duties and
terms of exemption.
Change made:
Content updated to include information about additional duties and exemptions
for selected goods originating in Russia and Belarus. Also updated the product
list attachment on additional duties.
Time updated:
4:42pm, 7 December 2022
Australia and New Zealand Trade Bill: explainer
Page summary:
Information on the contents of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill and
some common misconceptions addressed.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:21am, 9 December 2022
Notice to exporters 2022/31: UK exporters issued compound settlements for unlicensed strategic exports
Page summary:
This notice sets out compound penalties related to unlicensed exports of dual
use goods, military goods and related activity controlled by the Export Control
Order 2008.
Change made:
First published. Time updated:
9:30am, 9 December 2022
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Page summary:
Business guidance, explainers and other documents to help you understand the
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and Australia.
Change made:
Reports section added to collection. New links to Trade Bill explainer, S42
report, and TAC report added.
Time updated:
12:26pm, 9 December 2022
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Page summary:
Business guidance, explainers and other documents to help you understand the
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and New Zealand.
Change made:
Reports section added to collection. New links to Trade Bill explainer, S42 report, and TAC report added. Time updated:
12:27pm, 9 December 2022
UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas
Page summary:
Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas for importing goods
into the UK.
Change made:
The commodity code for SUS_206 has been amended due to a change in commodity
code structure by the EU.
Time updated:
12:04pm, 12 December 2022
Export control compliance code of practice
Page summary:
Guidance for exporters of controlled items on how to develop compliance
procedures, pass audits and meet licence obligations.
Change made:
First published. Time updated:
11:45am, 13 December 2022
Notice to exporters 2022/32: The Export Control (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022
Page summary:
This notice informs exporters of an amendment to the Export Control Order 2008.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 14 December 2022
UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas
Page summary:
Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas for importing goods
into the UK.
Change made:
Volume of autonomous tariff quota (ATQ) order number 05.2794 for 2023 added to
ATQs for fish products section.
Time updated:
3:31pm, 14 December 2022
great.gov.uk performance dashboard
Page summary:
Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing performance
indicators for digital services on great.gov.uk.
Change made:
Figures updated to include up to 30 November 2022.
Time updated:
9:30am, 15 December 2022
Trade remedies notices
Page summary:
Find trade remedies notices published from February 2020.
Change made:
Addition of trade remedies notice: definitive anti-dumping duties on certain
aluminium extrusions from China.
Time updated:
10:00am, 16 December 2022
Apply to ECJU for a licence to provide technical assistance
Page summary:
Use this form to apply for a licence from the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU)
to provide technical assistance or support.
Change made:
First published. Time updated:
9:45am, 19 December 2022
Open individual export licence (OIEL)
Page summary:
You may be able to use an open individual export licence (OIEL) to regularly
export similar controlled items to the same customer.
Change made:
First published. Time updated:
3:52pm, 19 December 2022
Global project licence
Page summary:
Use a global project licence to simplify the export of military goods and
technology classed as collaborative defence projects.
Change made:
Refreshed version with new sections on: when to use a GPL; framework agreement
partner states; using a GPL to export to countries outside a framework
agreement; applying for a GPL; how licences are assessed; licence processing
time; terms and conditions; customs declarations when exporting outside the UK;
compliance; penalties and fines.
Time updated:
4:03pm, 19 December 2022
UK strategic export controls
Page summary:
UK’s regulatory framework for export controls and the circumstances where you
might need an export licence.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
4:12pm, 19 December 2022
Notice to exporters 2022/33: further sanctions against Russia, introduced in December 2022
Page summary:
Further to notice to exporters 2022/27, a tranche of new trade sanctions on
Russia entered into force on 16 December 2022.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 20 December 2022
Notices to exporters
Page summary:
Notices to exporters published by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Change made:
Added notice to exporters 2022/33: further sanctions against Russia, introduced
in December 2022 to the collection.
Time updated:
9:30am, 20 December 2022
UK – Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update: December 2022
Page summary:
Round two of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the United Kingdom
and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
11:41am, 20 December 2022
Controls on trade of military goods (trafficking and brokering)
Page summary:
Trade controls that apply to sales, movement and all activities promoting the
supply of controlled military goods.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
11:25am, 21 December 2022
Notice to exporters 2022/34: open general licences revoked
Page summary:
This notice lists the 26 open general export licences (OGELs) which have been
revoked.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
3:00pm, 30 December 2022
Notices to exporters
Page summary:
Notices to exporters published by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Change made:
Addition of notice to exporters 2022/34: open general licences revoked to collection. Time updated:
11:12am, 3 January 2023
Notice to exporters 2023/01: response time for requests for information (RFIs) for export licences
Page summary:
This notice informs exporters of the changes being made to response times for
requests for information (RFIs).
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
9:30am, 5 January 2023
Notices to exporters
Page summary:
Notices to exporters published by the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU).
Change made:
Added Notice to exporters 2023/01: response time for requests for information
(RFIs) for export licences to the collection.
Time updated:
9:30am, 5 January 2023
Trade with Canada
Page summary:
How you import from and export to Canada.
Change made:
Link added to trade negotiations policy paper page.
Time updated:
4:47pm, 5 January 2023
Our governance
Page summary:
The main decision-making, executive and managerial bodies at Department for
International Trade (DIT).
Change made:
Gareth Davies CB added as new Permanent Secretary of DIT with Crawford Falconer
reverting to Second Permanent Secretary in DIT Board and Executive Committee
sections. Tim Reid, new CEO of UKEF, replaces Samir Parkash in Board and
Executive Committee listing.
Time updated:
10:40am, 9 January 2023
Trade with Vietnam
Page summary:
How you import from and export to Vietnam.
Change made:
Information in the ‘tarriff rates on goods’ has been updated to clarify that
Vietnam remains a beneficiary of the UK Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)
until the new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) comes into force in
early 2023.
Time updated:
10:29am, 16 January 2023
DIT register of board members’ interests
Page summary:
A register of the private interests declared by Department for International
Trade board members.
Change made:
Addition of DIT departmental board members’ register of declared interests 1
April 2022 to November 2022.
Time updated:
12:39pm, 18 January 2023
great.gov.uk performance dashboard
Page summary:
Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing performance
indicators for digital services on great.gov.uk.
Change made:
great.gov.uk performance dashboard statistics have been added for December
2022.
Time updated:
9:30am, 19 January 2023
Procurement at DIT
Page summary:
DIT’s purchasing arrangements and information for those looking to become a
supplier or contractor.
Change made:
Addition of section on transforming public procurement and the impact of the
Procurement Bill.
Time updated:
11:33am, 19 January 2023
EM on EU regulation 2022/2283 (COM(2022)645)
Page summary:
The government’s summary of a proposed amendment to EU legislation on
autonomous tariff quotas of the EU for certain agricultural and industrial
products.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
2:36pm, 19 January 2023
Trade and investment factsheets: latest update
Page summary:
The most up to date snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with
trading partners overseas.
Change made:
Factsheets updated to reflect the latest data available Time updated:
9:30am, 20 January 2023
Framework Document for the Trade Remedies Authority
Page summary:
The Framework Document sets out DIT’s arrangements to monitor and understand
the TRA’s strategy, performance and delivery.
Change made:
Information and Liaison Protocols for Trade Remedies have been added.
Time updated:
8:12am, 24 January 2023
UK Trade Tariff: duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas
Page summary:
Temporary duty suspensions and autonomous tariff quotas for importing goods
into the UK.
Change made:
Removal of fish product quota information for order number 05.2795 as it no
longer applies.
Time updated:
12:32pm, 24 January 2023
Trade Secretary: My top five priorities for trade
Page summary:
The Secretary of State’s speech to the trade community on her top five
priorities for trade, delivered at Lancaster House.
Change made:
First published. Time updated:
2:11pm, 24 January 2023
New Defence Export Advocate appointed to drive UK defence exports
Page summary:
Lord Lancaster appointed as the Government’s new Defence Export Advocate by the
Trade Secretary, to drive the UK’s defence exports in a brand-new role.
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
12:15am, 25 January 2023
Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on corrosion-resistant iron and steel from China
Page summary:
Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for International
Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on corrosion-resistant iron and steel
from China.
Change made:
Taxation notice updated to more accurately describe the goods subject to the
measure.
Time updated:
1:22pm, 25 January 2023
Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG): meeting agendas and minutes
Page summary:
Meeting agendas and minutes from the TSD DAG, a group set up to discuss trade
and sustainable development in UK trade agreements that are in force.
Change made:
Added minutes of the first meeting between the TSD DAG and DIT from September
2022.
Time updated:
4:33pm, 25 January 2023
Overseas Business Risk – Singapore
Page summary:
Information on how UK companies can control risks when doing business in
Singapore.
Change made:
Updates made to the following sections:Political OverviewEconomic and Trade
OverviewHuman RightsInternational RelationsBribery and CorruptionIntellectual
PropertyOrganized CrimeDigital Security
Time updated:
3:26am, 30 January 2023
Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on glass fibre products from China
Page summary:
Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for International
Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on glass fibre products from China.
Change made:
Addition of trade remedies notice 2023/01: anti-dumping duty on certain
continuous filament glass fibre products originating in the People’s Republic
of China which supersedes taxation notice 2020/14.
Time updated:
3:00pm, 31 January 2023
Trade remedies notices: countervailing duty on glass fibre products from China
Page summary:
Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for International
Trade relating to the countervailing duty on glass fibre products from China.
Change made:
Addition of remedies notice 2023/02: countervailing duty on certain continuous
filament glass fibre products originating in the People’s Republic of China
which supersedes taxation notice 2020/08.
Time updated:
3:00pm, 31 January 2023
Trade and investment factsheets: latest update
Page summary:
The most up to date snapshot of the UK’s trade and investment positions with
trading partners overseas.
Change made:
Factsheets updated to reflect the latest data available.
Time updated:
9:30am, 1 February 2023
UK trade agreements in effect
Page summary:
Find out about trade agreements that can be used now.
Change made:
Values for total UK trade with each country/bloc updated.
Time updated:
8:45am, 2 February 2023
Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG): meeting agendas and minutes
Page summary:
Meeting agendas and minutes from the TSD DAG, a group set up to discuss trade
and sustainable development in UK trade agreements that are in force.
Change made:
EEA, EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) added to the list of agreements in
scope.
Time updated:
8:50am, 2 February 2023
Trade remedies notices: countervailing duty on glass fibre products from China
Page summary:
Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for International
Trade relating to the countervailing duty on glass fibre products from China.
Change made:
The summary of the transition review has been updated in trade remedies notice
2023/02 to more accurately describe the review of the countervailing
measure.
Time updated:
8:50am, 3 February 2023
UK trade agreements in effect
Page summary:
Find out about trade agreements that can be used now.
Change made:
Updated values for total UK trade with Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) trade
bloc.
Time updated:
3:37pm, 3 February 2023
British business sizes up global trade wins as Malaysia and Chile join Indo-Pacific bloc
Page summary:
UK business opportunities bolstered as Malaysia and Chile join the
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Change made:
First published.
Time updated:
12:35pm, 6 February 2023