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Regulation (EU) 2021/821

Dual-use goods

In short

Dual-use items have civil uses but could serve a military purpose: certain electronics, sensors, encryption, machine tools and materials. Moving them requires a licence, and the control is on the technical specification, not the marketing name.

Updated 18 August 2026 · Last reviewed 18 August 2026 · M. Homola, Founder, customs agent

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This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.