Guide to Shipping
Strategic Goods
Due to the sensitive nature of Strategic Goods, export is either
prohibited altogether or subject to specific conditions controlled
by countries’ regulations. UPS® demystifies this complicatedprocess to help you ship your Strategic Goods eﬃciently.

Identify The Strategic Goods Classification

STEP1

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), an alphanumeric code defined based on
the technical specification of the goods, should be clearly indicated on your commercial
invoice. It is the responsibility of the exporter to ensure the classification is accurate.

Review The Destination Country Sanctions
STEP

What areStrategic Goods?
Strategic Goods refer toboth military goods (e.g.
firearms) and dual-use
goods. Dual-use goods are
items, software andtechnology that can beused for both civilian andmilitary applications.
An example of dual-use
goods is carbon fibre
filament, which is used to
produce tennis rackets
and golf clubs (civilianuse), as well as missile
components anduranium enrichment(military use).
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Certain destination countries (e.g. Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba) areembargoed by the U.S., United Nations and more, while otherdestination countries may be subjected to partial or conditionalsanctions and embargoes. It is imperative that exporters review against
all relevant sanctions lists prior to shipping as these lists may haveextraterritorial application and implications.

Prepare The End-User Statement
The End-User Statement (EUS) acts as a declaration that thebuyer is the final recipient and end user of the exported
goods, and has no intention to re-export the goods to others.
The End-Use purpose of the strategic goods must be clearlystated in the EUS, which is part of the documentation
required for obtaining an export license.

STEP

3

Obtain An Export License
Export licenses are generally required in order to export StrategicGoods, and licenses are issued by the relevant government
agency1 in the country of export. In certain circumstances, license
exceptions can be applied but reference should always be madeto the current regulatory requirements. An export license isusually required for Strategic Goods supplied to or used inmilitary, defense or aerospace applications.

STEP

4

Ship with UPS
Remember to always inform UPS that your shipment contains Strategic Goods
and provide the relevant license documentation and details to enable us todeclare your shipment correctly.

How can UPS Trade AssistTM help?

With more than 80 years of customs brokerage and global
trade experience, customers can leverage UPS Trade Assist tonavigate customs complexities and mitigate risks.

Contact us at tradeassist@ups.com or simply reach out to your UPS account executive today.
For example: Australia: The Department of Defense | Hong Kong SAR: Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department | Japan: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | Korea: Ministryof Trade, Industry and Energy | Malaysia: Ministry of International Trade and Industry | Singapore: Singapore Customs

1This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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