What is Spire export?

SPIRE is the Export Control Organisation‟s one-stop online licensing database. Exporters should use the SPIRE system to apply or register for export or trade licences issued by the ECO.

What is export control Organisation?

The Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) administers the UK’s system of export controls and licensing for military and dual-use items. ECJU is part of the Department for International Trade.

How are export controlled?

Export controls are U.S. laws and regulations that regulate and restrict the release of critical technologies, information, and services to foreign nationals, within and outside of the United States, and foreign countries for reasons of foreign policy and national security.

Who is responsible for export control?

Determining Commodity Jurisdiction – The Department of Commerce is responsible for dual-use exports, Department of State for defense exports (which are not covered by EXIM Bank)

What is a DSP 5?

• A Permanent Export License (DSP-5) is for the permanent export of unclassified articles or. hardware as found in the U.S. Munitions List (USML) under the ITAR. The DSP-5 can include hardware, software, or documents as well as approval for marketing and the hiring of foreign employees.

Do I need an export license?

The answer is usually “no” because about 95 percent of all items exported from the United States don’t require an export license. Exporters should learn which federal department or agency has jurisdiction over the item they are planning to export in order to find out if a license is required.

How many types of export control are there?

The three primary sources of export control regulations are the U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the U.S. Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).

How long is a DSP-5 GOOD FOR?

10 years
10 years of validity. If you go the DSP-5 route, you must get the foreign national to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

How long is a DSP 61 Good For?

of up to 4 years, of unclassified U.S.-origin defense items (including any items manufactured abroad pursuant to U.S. Government approval) if the item. temporarily imported: (1) Is serviced (e.g., inspection, testing, calibration or repair, including overhaul, reconditioning and one-to-one replacement of any.

Where can I find spire export control form?

SPIRE is an Export Control Organisation / Department for Business operated system which has been extended to include a related Ministry of Defence (MOD) Form 680. To find out more about the F680 and whether you need to use it, see the guidance on the export control pages of the Businesslink website.

What do you need to know about spire?

Welcome to SPIRE – the Export Control Organisation’s online export licensing system. Using SPIRE, you can apply for an export or trade licence for your activities and items if you require a licence for the wide range of “strategic” goods (such as security items, military goods, civilian products designed with a military use or purpose, firearms,…

How do I create a business on spire?

 On screen you have two options: – If you operate out of one premises, you should select the ‘Create site from previous page’ option and add a department/division name (for example, this may be ‘Commercial Department’ or ‘Shipping Department’ – whichever is a relevant title for the area of the company that is responsible for export controls).

Where can I get help with my spire licence?

The ECO operates the main helpline for SPIRE questions but MOD should be contacted for any F680 related questions (not licence related questions). ECO Contacts: – for questions relating to licence applications, rating enquiries, company registrations, login problems and application errors.