PwC Middle East: Publication of the UAE Control List for Dual-Use Items

In detail

Export Controls on Dual-Use Items

Circular No. 1 of 2022 requires all DNFBPs to comply with the current regulations that control the import and export of dual-use items. These regulations apply to all entities engaged in the import and/or export of dual-use items. In addition to these existing norms, Circular No. 1 of 2022 requires DNFBPs to ensure that customers dealing with dual use items have the permit to conduct those trades pursuant the relevant policies already in force on the matter. 

For this matter, a consolidated list of Dual-Use Items, “UAE Control List”, related to the control list annexed to Resolution No. 50 of 2020, which amended the list adopted by Federal Law No. 13 of 2007, has been made publicly available by the Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation. The list can be accessed here.

This is the first time the (consolidated) UAE Control List has been made publicly available, which is significant for any entities dealing in dual-use goods. The UAE Control List implements a number of internationally agreed dual-use agreements, including the Wassenaar Agreement. There are 11 categories of dual-use goods which are standardised amongst dual-use agreements generally, with category 11 specific for commodities controlled at a national level. 

In addition, a database for chemicals has also been created allowing entities to determine whether chemicals are controlled goods or require a declaration. The goods can be searched by HS code, Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number, ECCN, etc. The database can also be accessed here.