How to choose the appropriate export licence to export dual use goods?
A company has had its exported goods classified as dual-use goods and must apply for an export license from the competent authorities based on the classification assigned to the goods, the countries of destination, the quantity of goods exported or the frequency of exports.
Company exporting dual-use items
The company must apply for a license to export dual-use goods from the European Union to the Dual-Use Goods Unit (SBDU).
Our client's challenge
Choice of export licenses for the authorization to be granted
Dual-use goods are those that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. They must be authorized to be exported. Several types of licenses authorizing their export are provided for by European and French legislation.
Each export license has its own specific characteristics depending on the export location, the frequency of export or the quantity of goods exported. Some licenses allow goods to be exported on a permanent basis but require an internal control system to be implemented. These internal systems must ensure the identity of the end-users and the final location of the exported goods.
Depending on the classification of the goods being exported, the location of the end-user and the quantity and frequency of the exports, the most relevant license must be identified.
Our way
Understanding of the exporter's activity and needs
We assist and advise the client based on the precise characteristics of the goods to be exported, the needs and the location of the export sites.
We present the different EU and French legislation on the export of dual use goods. We strive to present clear and precise legal and practical advice on the issue of export of dual use goods and accompany Clients in the choice of the appropriate license.
Once the appropriate licence is selected, we assist them when applying for export licences at all relevant stages before the French SBDU. We also provide support for the implementation of monitoring programs that are required as part of some export authorizations such as global licences. The export of cryptographic means will require prior authorization from the French National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI).
We also assist our customers in setting up the internal export controls required for certain licences, such as global licenses.