ANNEX IId RETAINED GENERAL EXPORT AUTHORISATION No 004
(referred to in Article 9(1) of this Regulation)

Temporary export for exhibition or fair

Issuing authority: the Secretary of State
Part 1 –Items This general export authorisation covers all dual-use items specified in any entry in Annex I to this Regulation except:
(a) all items listed in Annex IIg;
(b) all items in Section D set out in Annex I to this Regulation (this does not include software necessary to the proper functioning of the equipment for the purpose of the demonstration);
(c) all items in Section E set out in Annex I to this Regulation;
(d) the following items specified in Annex I to this Regulation:
1A002.a.,
1C002.b.4.,
1C010,
1C012.a.,
1C227,
1C228,
1C229,
1C230,
1C231,
1C236,
1C237,
1C240,
1C350,
1C450,
5A001.b.5.,
5A002.c.,
5A002.d.,
5A002.e.,
5A003.a.,
5A003.b.,
6A001,
6A002.a.,
8A001.b.,
8A001.c.1.,
9A011.
Part 2 –Destinations This authorisation is valid ... for exports to the following destinations:
Argentine Republic,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Federative Republic of Brazil,
French Overseas Territories,
Iceland,
Kingdom of Morocco,
Montenegro,
People’s Republic of China (including Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region),
Republic of Albania,
Republic of Chile,
Republic of Croatia,
Republic of India,
Republic of Kazakhstan,
Republic of Korea,
Republic of North Macedonia, the,
Republic of Serbia,
Republic of Singapore,
Republic of South Africa,
Republic of Tunisia,
Republic of Turkey,
...
Ukraine,
United Arab Emirates,
United Mexican States.
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(c) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 2 omitted (7.12.2022) by virtue of The Export Control (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1300), regs. 1(1), 21
Part 3 –Conditions and requirements for use 1. This authorisation authorises the export of items listed in Part 1 on condition that the export concerns temporary export for exhibition or fair as defined in point 6 and that the items are imported within a period of 120 days after the initial export, complete and without modification, into the customs territory of the United Kingdom.
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(i) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
2. The Secretary of State may, at the exporter’s request, waive the requirement that the items are to be imported as stated in paragraph 1. To waive the requirement, the procedure for individual authorisations laid down in Articles 9(2) and 14(1) of this Regulation shall apply accordingly.
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(ii)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Word in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(ii)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3. This authorisation does not authorise the export of items where:
(1) the exporter has been informed by the Secretary of State that the items in question are or may be intended, in their entirety or in part:
(a) for use in connection with the development, production, handling, operation, maintenance, storage, detection, identification or dissemination of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices, or the development, production, maintenance or storage of missiles capable of delivering such weapons;
(b) for a military end-use as defined in Article 4(2) of this Regulation where the purchasing country or country of destination is subject to an arms embargo imposed by ... a decision of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe or an arms embargo imposed by a binding resolution of the Security Council of the United Nations; or
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(iv) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(c) for use as parts or components of military items listed in the national military list that have been exported from the United Kingdom without authorisation or in breach of an authorisation prescribed by national legislation;
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(1)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(v)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(1)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(v)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(iii) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(2) the exporter is aware that the items in question are intended, in their entirety or in part, for any of the uses referred to in subparagraph (1);
(3) the relevant items are exported to a customs-free zone or a free warehouse which is located in a destination covered by this authorisation;
(4) the exporter has been informed by the Secretary of State, or is otherwise aware (e.g., from information received from the manufacturer), that the items in question have been classified by the Secretary of State as having a protective national security classification marking ...;
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(vi)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(vi)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 3(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(vi)(cc) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
(5) their return, in their original state, without the removal, copying or dissemination of any component or software, cannot be guaranteed by the exporter, or where a transfer of technology is connected with a presentation;
(6) the relevant items are to be exported for a private presentation or demonstration (e.g., in in-house showrooms);
(7) the relevant items are to be merged into any production process;
(8) the relevant items are to be used for their intended purpose, except to the minimum extent required for effective demonstration, but without making specific test outputs available to third parties;
(9) the export is to take place as a result of a commercial transaction, in particular as regards the sale, rental or lease of the relevant items;
(10) the relevant items are to be stored at an exhibition or fair only for the purpose of sale, rent or lease, without being presented or demonstrated;
(11) the exporter makes any arrangement which would prevent him from keeping the relevant items under his control during the whole period of the temporary export.
4. Exporters must mention the ... reference number X002 and specify that the items are being exported under ... General Export Authorisation 004 in box 44 of the Single Administrative Document.
Word in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(vii)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Word in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(vii)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

5. Any exporter who uses this authorisation must notify the Secretary of State of the first use of this authorisation no later than 30 days after the date when the first export took place or, alternatively, and in accordance with a requirement by the Secretary of State, prior to the first use of this authorisation. ...
Reporting requirements attached to the use of this authorisation and additional information that the Secretary of State might require on items exported under this authorisation are defined by the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State may require exporters ... to register prior to the first use of this authorisation. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the Secretary of State to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt, subject to Article 9(1) of this Regulation.
Where applicable the requirements set out in the second and third subparagraphs shall be based on those defined for the use of national general export authorisations granted by the Secretary of State which provide for such authorisations.
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(viii)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(viii)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(viii)(cc) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(ix)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(ix)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(x)(aa) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(x)(bb) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(x)(cc) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in Annex 2d Pt. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(d)(xi) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
6. For the purpose of this authorisation, ‘exhibition or fair’ means commercial events of a specific duration at which several exhibitors make demonstrations of their products to trade visitors or to the general public.
Words in Annex 2d substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(b) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Substituted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1749 of 7 October 2020 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items.
Word in Annex 2d heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(a)(i) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Word in Annex 2d heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Trade etc. in Dual-Use Items and Firearms etc. (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/771), regs. 1, 3(26)(a)(ii) (with reg. 5) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1502, regs. 2(3), 10); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)