Guidance

Open general import licence (OGIL)

This open general import licence (OGIL) permits the importation of all goods into the United Kingdom, subject to the various exceptions it sets out.

From:
Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
Published
21 October 2022
Last updated
28 April 2025 — See all updates

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Explanatory note: open general import licence (OGIL)

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Details

This聽open general import licence (OGIL) came into force on 21 October 2022 and replaces the previous version of the OGIL. It is accompanied by an explanatory note.

Updates to this page

Published 21 October 2022
Last updated 28 April 2025 show all updates

  1. Explanatory note updated to advise that applications regarding the licensing of imports of nuclear materials should be made through the digital 'apply for an import licence' service.

  2. First published.

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