What are Dual Use Goods?

Dual-use goods refer to items or technologies that can be used for civilian and military purposes, subject to special export controls.

These goods include strategic materials, software, technologies, and other items that can be used in peaceful and military applications. Dual-use export controls are regulations designed to prevent the proliferation of military products and technologies to unauthorised parties. Governments worldwide impose these controls on dual-use goods and require exporters to obtain special licenses and permits to transport them across international borders. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe penalties for individuals and businesses exporting dual-use goods.