Summary of Export Advice and Permission (Permits/Licences)
| Description of Advice | Form | Name of Form |
|---|---|---|
| Note 1: If exporters are unsure of the control status of particular goods, they can request formal advice of control status, prior to applying for a particular permission listed below. | DEC60 | Request for Technical Assessment of Goods or Services |
| Note 2: Prior to completing form DEC01 (Export Application Form), please read instruction sheet (form DEC02). | DEC02 | Instructions for completing form DEC01 |
| Note 3: Complete form DEC01 to request a Permission listed below. | DEC01 | Export Application Form |
| DSGL Part 1 Goods (Military and non-Military Lethal Goods) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition of Permission (Permit/Licence) | Acronym | Type of Permission (Permit/Licence) |
Validity Period |
| For exporters to market DSGL Part 1 Goods to potential customers (is not a permission to export goods). |
MIP | Military in-Principle | 12 months |
| For a specified quantity of DSGL Part 1 Goods to specified consignee/s. | MEA | Military Export Permit | 12 months |
| For unspecified quantities of DSGL Part 1 Goods to specified consignee/s. | MEL | Military Export Licence | 24 months |
| For DSGL Part 1 Goods which will be returning to Australia (eg overseas demonstrations or trials) | MTT | Military Temporary Export Permit | 12 months |
| For the return of DSGL Part 1 Goods to overseas manufacturer/s (eg for repair or modification) | MRM | Military Return to Manufacturer | 12 months |
| For the return of DSGL Part 1 Goods to overseas owner/s (eg after repair or modification) | MRO | Military Return to Owner | 12 months |
| DSGL Part 2 Goods (Dual-Use Goods) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition of Permission (Permit/Licence) | Acronym | Type of Permission (Permit/Licence) |
Validity Period |
| For exporters to market DSGL Part 2 Goods to potential customers (is not a permission to export goods). |
AIP | Approval in-Principle | 12 months |
| For a specified quantity of DSGL Part 2 Goods to specified consignee/s. | IEP | Individual Export Permit | 6 months |
| For unspecified quantities of DSGL Part 2 Goods to specified countries. | GEL | General Export Licence | 12 months |
| For unspecified quantities of DSGL Part 2 goods to specified consignee/s. | EDL | Export Distribution Licence | 24 months |
| For the return of DSGL Part 2 goods to specified consignee/s after repair, or to specified consignee/s for repair. | MRR | Maintenance Return and Repair Licence | 24 months |