The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

17 Amendments to Annex III (list of goods referred to in Article 11)

In Annex III (list of goods referred to in Article 11), after the Introductory Note and Notes, for the table substitute— Commodity code | Description 1. Goods designed for restraining human beings, as follows: ex 7326 90 98 ex 7616 99 90 ex 8301 50 00 ex 3926 90 97 ex 4203 30 00 ex 4203 40 00 ex 4205 00 90 ex 6217 10 00 ex 6307 90 98 ex 7315 81 00 ex 7315 82 00 ex 7315 89 00 ex 4017 00 00 | 1.1. Shackles. Notes: Shackles are restraints consisting of two cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, with a connecting chain or bar. This item does not control the leg restraints and gang chains prohibited by item 2.3 and 2.4 of Annex II. This item does not control ordinary handcuffs. ex 7326 90 98 ex 7616 99 90 ex 8301 50 00 ex 3926 90 97 ex 4203 30 00 ex 4203 40 00 ex 4205 00 90 ex 6217 10 00 ex 6307 90 98 ex 4017 00 00 | 1.2. Individual cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, having an inside circumference exceeding 165 mm when the ratchet is engaged at the last notch entering the locking mechanism. Note: This item includes neck restraints and other individual cuffs or rings fitted with a locking mechanism, which are linked to ordinary handcuffs by means of a chain. ex 7326 90 98 ex 7616 99 90 ex 8301 50 00 ex 3926 90 97 ex 4203 30 00 ex 4203 40 00 ex 4205 00 90 ex 6217 10 00 ex 6307 90 98 ex 7315 81 00 ex 7315 82 00 ex 7315 89 00 ex 4017 00 00 | 1.3. Leg cuffs. Notes: Leg cuffs are restraints consisting of two cuffs, usually made of metal, fastened around the ankles, and attached by a chain to allow the detainee some movement. The cuff size is usually larger than those ordinary handcuffs and is adjustable. This item does not control leg restraints and gang chains prohibited by items 2.3., 2.4., 2.5. and 2.6. of Annex II. ex 6505 00 10 ex 6505 00 90 ex 6506 91 00 ex 6506 99 10 ex 6506 99 90 | 1.4. Spit hoods: hoods, including hoods made of netting, comprising a cover of the mouth which prevents spitting. Note: This item includes spit hoods which are linked to ordinary handcuffs by means of a chain. 2. Weapons and devices designed for the purpose of law enforcement including riot control or self-protection, as follows: ex 8543 70 90 ex 9304 00 00 | 2.1. Portable electric discharge weapons that can target only one individual each time an electric shock is administered, including but not limited to electric shock batons, electric shock shields, stun guns and electric shock dart guns. Notes: This item does not control electric shock belts and other devices falling within item 2.1. of Annex II. This item does not control individual electronic shock devices when accompanying their user for the user’s own personal protection. ex 8543 90 00 ex 9305 99 00 | 2.2. Kits containing all essential components for assembly of portable electric discharge weapons controlled by item 2.1. Note: The following goods are considered to be essential components: the unit producing an electric shock, the switch, whether or not on a remote control, and the electrodes or, where applicable, the wires through which the electrical shock is to be administered. ex 8543 70 90 ex 9304 00 00 | 2.3. Fixed or mountable electric discharge weapons that cover a wide area and can target multiple individuals with electrical shocks. ex 9303 90 00 ex 9304 00 00 ex 9306 30 90 ex 9306 90 90 | 2.4. Single shot kinetic impact projectile (KIP) launchers and associated kinetic impact projectiles. Note: This item includes projectiles commonly known as rubber or plastic bullets or impact rounds, chemical irritant impact projectiles and beanbags. They come in different shapes and sizes, include large and small balls or cylinders, and can be made of rubber, PVC, dense foam, or wood. This item does not control equipment controlled by entries ML1, 2 and 12 of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. ex 9301 10 00 ex 9301 20 00 ex 9301 90 00 ex 9302 00 00 ex 9303 10 00 ex 9303 20 10 ex 9303 20 95 ex 9303 30 00 ex 9303 90 00 ex 9304 00 00 | 2.5. Launchers and dissemination devices including multiple barrel launchers. Note: This item includes multiple-barrel launchers that typically have between 2 and 36 barrels, and can be stand-alone or mounted onto vehicles, unmanned ground vehicles, or seafaring vessels. The launchers can be manually operated or operated by remote control, allowing for individual, sequential, or simultaneous firing of kinetic impact munitions or chemical irritants, resulting in rapid fire or bursts of fire. This item does not control equipment controlled by entries ML1 and ML 2 of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. ex 9306 21 00 ex 9306 29 00 ex 9306 30 10 ex 9306 30 30 ex 9306 30 90 ex 9306 90 10 ex 9306 90 90 | 2.6. Ammunition containing multiple kinetic impact projectiles. Note: This item includes ammunition that can be made from rubber, plastic, or wood, and can vary in terms of their size, number, and shape. The number included in each can range from a small number of large balls or blocks to hundreds of small pellets. This item does not control equipment controlled by entries ML1 and ML 2 of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. 3. Weapons and equipment disseminating incapacitating or irritating chemicals for use by law enforcement authorities for the purpose of riot control or self-protection, as follows: ex 8424 20 00 ex 8424 89 70 ex 9304 00 00 | 3.1. Portable weapons and equipment which either administer a dose of an incapacitating or irritating chemical substance that targets one individual or disseminate a dose of such substance affecting a small area, e.g. in the form of a spray fog or cloud, when the chemical substance is administered or disseminated. Notes: This item does not control equipment controlled by entry ML7(e) of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. This item does not control individual portable equipment, even if containing a chemical substance, when accompanying their user for the user’s own personal protection. In addition to relevant chemical substances, such as riot control agents or PAVA, the goods controlled by items 3.3., 3.4. and 3.7. shall be deemed to be incapacitating or irritating chemical substances. ex 2939 79 90 | 3.2. Pelargonic acid vanillylamide (PAVA) (CAS RN 2444-46-4). Note: This item does not control equipment controlled by entry ML7(e) of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. ex 3301 90 30 ex 1302 19 70 | 3.3. Oleoresin capsicum (OC) (CAS RN 8023-77-6). Note: This item does not control equipment controlled by entry ML7(e) of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. ex 3301 90 30 ex 3302 10 90 ex 3302 90 10 ex 3302 90 90 ex 3824 99 92 | 3.4. Mixtures containing at least 0.3 % by weight of PAVA or OC and a solvent (such as ethanol,1-propanol or hexane), which could be administered as such as incapacitating or irritating agents, in particular in aerosols and in liquid form, or used for manufacturing of incapacitating or irritating agents. Notes: This item does not control sauces and preparations therefor, soups or preparations therefor and mixed condiments or seasonings, provided that PAVA or OC is not the only constituent flavour in them. This item does not control medicinal products for which a marketing authorisation has been granted in accordance with the Human Medicines Regulations 2012(a). ex 8424 20 00 ex 8424 89 70 ex 9304 00 00 | 3.5. Fixed or mountable equipment for the dissemination of incapacitating or irritating chemical agents that covers a wide area and is not designed to be attached to a wall or to a ceiling inside a building. Notes: This item does not control equipment controlled by entry ML7(e) of Schedule 2 to the Export Control Order 2008. This item also controls water cannons. In addition to relevant chemical substances, such as riot control agents or PAVA, the goods controlled by items 3.3. and 3.4. shall be deemed to be incapacitating or irritating chemical substances. ex 9306 21 00 ex 9306 29 00 ex 9306 30 10 ex 9306 30 30 ex 9306 30 90 ex 9306 90 10 ex 9306 90 90 | 3.6. Large calibre projectiles containing riot control agents. Note: This item includes projectiles containing riot control agents, notably OC and PAVA with a calibre above 56mm. ex 2934 99 90 ex 2930 90 95 ex 2933 99 20 ex 2921 29 00 ex 2830 90 85 ex 3824 99 92 ex 3824 99 93 ex 3824 99 96 | 3.7. Malodorant chemical mixtures formulated to produce a foul and deeply unpleasant smell for riot control purposes provided they are non-injurious and have no long-lasting health effects. Notes: This item is defined as being a mixture solely designed for law enforcement purposes containing at least one of the following range of chemicals formulated to produce a foul and deeply unpleasant smell and that can be dispersed by hand-held spray, grenades, launched projectiles, drones, and water cannon: Thioacetone (CAS code 4756-05-2) Allicin (CAS code 539-86-6) Skatole (CAS code 83-34-1) Cadaverine (CAS code 462-94-2) Putrescine (CAS code 110-60-1) Ammonium hydrosulfide (CAS code 12124-99-1) Ethanethiol (CAS code 75-08-1) Propanethiol (CAS code 107-03-9) Isobutylthiol (CAS code 513-44-0) Butanethiol (CAS code 109-79-5). This item does not control malodorant chemical mixtures that are not intended for law enforcement purposes. S.I. 2012/1916. Regulation 2 defines “medicinal product”. Regulation 8(1), as amended by regulation 7(a)(vi) of the Human Medicines (Amendments relating to the Windsor Framework) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/832) defines “marketing authorisation”. .