pigdog Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have bought items off E-bay from England to the US and have never heard of needing an "export license" for the parts I'm buying. Bought a clansman harness box, and also alot of spare Ferret parts. I'm looking at getting some Larkspur parts for my C-13 radio in my Ferret. Does the seller need an "export license" to ship to the US because they are considered "Military parts"???? Thanks-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreadavide Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think that those radios are obsolete enough not to be considered military radios, but, being painted green... However if they are sold as "non working simulacre" nobody would object... Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Radios, especially ones painted green have always been a touchy subject. Dependant on how they are described and dependant on how swift or obtuse the customs examining officer is you may not get them into the country. Technically anything related to a military vehicle leaving the UK needs an export licence and that must have a full technical dscription of what it is. To apply for such a licence is a real performance and is very time consuming. A number of the more honest UK parts suppliers will not send items outside the UK because of that. they are somewhat gun shy after the Andrew Jakson circus. If you can have them described as " sold as is where is not working for display purposes" they might slide out of the UK and into the US ok but be prepared to walk away from them if they get blocked. Thats our experience R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I think that those radios are obsolete enough not to be considered military radios, I did my Larkspur RAC Control Signaller AFV Class 1 course at Bovvy in the summer of 78. One evening a bunch of us stuck our heads in and displayed in a cabinet was a C42. So they were museum pieces whilst still in front-line service in BAOR. Admittedly it was the very last Larkspur Con Sig course and two years later 3 Armd Div got the new. all-singing, all-dancing Clansman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreadavide Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 1978 is some 32 years.... comms can get pretty obsolete in a shorter time... Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdog Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Would listing it as "display only antique" be ok with customs? the c13 dates to the 50's dose'nt it? Is this a rather "new" law? -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 This may help http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/europeandtrade/strategic-export-control/beginners-guide/index.html Destinations You will need a licence for ALL destinations (including EU countries) if: your items are on the UK Military List or are the more sensitive items on the EU Dual-Use List. UK Miltary List attached. UK Military list..pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigdog Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Thanks for the info and links. I will check them out. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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