# Dual-Use Export Control

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> When an exporter intends to ship goods or technologies with both civilian and military applications, dual-use export controls immediately apply.

When an exporter intends to ship goods or technologies with both civilian and military applications, dual-use export controls immediately apply. The category covers items such as high-performance processors, encryption software, precision instruments, and certain chemicals – products with legitimate commercial uses that could equally serve defence or security-sensitive purposes. Before authorising shipment, authorities apply a three-part check: destination country, intended end-use, and the identity of the end-user. This triple assessment is consistently underestimated by exporters until a licence refusal or enforcement action makes it visible. Freight forwarders and customs agents must classify dual-use items against the relevant control list entries and, where required, secure an export licence before goods leave the country. The EU Dual-Use Regulation provides the core legal framework within Europe; at the international level, arrangements such as the Wassenaar Arrangement coordinate export control policies among participating states.

**Source:** [https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/business/export-procedures-and-licences/dual-use-export-controls_en](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/business/export-procedures-and-licences/dual-use-export-controls_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dual-Use Export Control |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 140 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/business/export-procedures-and-licences/dual-use-export-controls_en |

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