Dual Use
MANAGEMENT OF DUALUSE GOODS SHIPMENTS
DUAL-USE GOODS SHIPMENTS: PUNCTUALITY AND EFFICIENCY
PRODUCTS REQUIRING SPECIFIC CONTROLS
Dual-use goods are items that have both civilian and military uses. They include technologies and software, and may be used both for non-explosive purposes and in the manufacture of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.
Dual-use goods are therefore subject to strict controls for two reasons: national interest and commitments arising from international agreements and treaties. In addition, the export of these products is subject to prior authorisation, and is prohibited in extreme cases.
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DUAL-USE GOODS:
THE 10 CATEGORIES DEFINED BY THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
THE 10 CATEGORIES DEFINED BY THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
- Nuclear materials, facilities and equipment
- Special materials and related equipment
- Electronics
- Computers
- Telecommunications and information security”
- Sensors and lasers
- Navigation and avionics
- Marine
- Aerospace and propulsion
- Materials processing
AUTHORISATION REQUEST FOR EXPORT
BUREAUCRATIC PROCEDURES FOR TRADERS IN DUAL-USE GOODS
In the case of trade in dual-use goods, export authorisation must be requested from the Unit for the Authorisations of Armament Materials (UAMA). The exporter requesting
the shipment of dual-use goods must always present a “dual-use declaration” document, in which the exporter assumes all responsibility and states that it complies with national and international regulations concerning the dual-use goods it trades.
Those who do not comply with the documentation obligations stipulated by the EU may be subject to an administrative sanction of up to 90,000 euros. It is important to pay attention to the regulations and keep up to date on possible changes in legislation regarding this sector. Failure to comply with dual-use legislation may also result in criminal consequences for the legal representative of the company that exports dual-use goods without authorisation to countries e.g. under embargo.
To avoid administrative and/or criminal sanctions, exporting companies must adopt due diligence tools in sensitive sectors and a more modern and efficient export control system to assess whether their products may fall into the category of dual-use goods.
The exporters’ assessment must cover not only the goods themselves, but also the subjects to whom they are exported and any existing embargoes/restrictions on countries and subjects.
In some cases, it is necessary to adopt an ICP (Internal Compliance Programme) to access certain authorisations (e.g. AGEU007 and global authorisation): this programme must contain effective, adequate and proportionate company policies and procedures in order to facilitate compliance with the provisions and objectives of Regulation (EU) 2021/821 as well as the terms and conditions of authorisations issued under the Regulation, including, among other things, due diligence measures to assess the risks associated with the export of the products for end users and uses.
WHAT CAN NORD OVEST DO?
Nord Ovest can assist companies not only in the export of dual-use goods, but also in the evaluation of duality, thanks to the active collaboration between Nord Ovest and the Polytechnic University of Turin’s Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), which provides technical and scientific advice to Nord-Ovest customers.
In addition, Nord Ovest can support companies in the study and drafting of an effective ICP.
DUAL-USE GOODS SHIPMENTS: A LOOK AT ALL THE USEFUL INFORMATION!
Are you looking for detailed information regarding dual-use goods shipments? At Nord Ovest, we evaluate the duality of products and take care of the handling of exports, supporting customers in all the most complex bureaucratic procedures. Read on to learn all about dual-use goods.
If you deal with shipping, you may already have heard of them, but otherwise, you probably haven’t: we’re talking about dual-use goods. Dual-use goods are products, both tangible and intangible, that can be used for both civil and military purposes. The status of these products therefore necessitates essential specific bureaucratic procedures. In fact, dual-use goods are subject to particular controls, such as declarations. Read on to find out how dual-use goods shipments work.
As seen in the previous paragraph, dual-use goods require mandatory checks for obvious reasons. In fact, according to Regulation (EU) 428/2009, all operations involving dual-use goods are subject to a strict control regime, especially with regard to digital surveillance products, which could be used improperly, violating the rights of the individual. This is why dual-use goods must be declared. But what does the dual-use declaration consist of? Find out in the next paragraph.
Legislation prohibits the export of products and technologies that may have a dual use. Therefore, all exporters are required to prepare a declaration. The dual-use declaration is a specific declaration in which the exporter assumes responsibility for compliance with the regulations in force.
Dual-use goods are divided into 10 categories. Here’s the list:
- Nuclear materials, facilities and equipment
- Special materials and related equipment
- Electronics
- Computers
- Telecommunications and information security
- Sensors and lasers
- Navigation and avionics
- Marine
- Aerospace and propulsion
- Materials processing
With its extensive experience in the sector, Nord Ovest offers a comprehensive service, guaranteeing rapid and punctual shipments. Nord Ovest S.p.A. offers customised packages according to your needs, with specific tailor-made solutions. In fact, by planning the shipment in detail based on the customer’s requirements, Nord Ovest also supports the management of dual-use goods exports, handling the entire bureaucratic procedure.
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