Self-assessment

Classification means correctly identifying an item, technology, or service against the entries on the control lists. This is necessary to determine whether a licence requirement applies for export. You need the classification to complete an export licence application. For some exports, classification is straightforward, while in other cases, it may be unclear which category best fits. DEKSA can assist you in determining whether an item, technology, or service is subject to licensing if you are unable to conclude on a classification.

However, before requesting assistance from DEKSA, it is expected that you, as the exporter—whether you are a supplier, manufacturer or private individual—conduct a self-assessment against the lists. Self-assessment of classification also applies to technology transfers, such as in academia. The exporter has the best knowledge of their own item, technology, or service. A thorough self-assessment helps ensure faster processing and decision-making by DEKSA.

The exporter must be familiar with the control lists

To determine whether a licence is required, it must be established whether the item or technology is covered by List I, List II, or List III. The control lists are regularly updated. If the item or technology is listed, you will need a licence to export it. In addition to the control lists, specific regulations with restrictions and prohibitions may apply to countries subject to sanctions.

More information about the control lists can be found here.

How to carry out a self-assessment

Carrying out a self-assessment means that you, as the exporter, evaluate the goods, technology, or service you wish to export in order to determine whether it is controlled by the lists in the export control regulations and therefore requires a licence. The self-assessment is based on a thorough and objective description of the item’s characteristics, or the content of the technology or service.

A self-assessment should include:

• A description of the goods, technology, or service
• An explanation of what the goods, service, or project involving technology transfer is
• A statement of the technical specifications
• Any relevant documentation, such as data sheets or drawings
• The intended use of the goods
• The civil applications of the goods, technology, or service
• The potential military applications
• Which category of the control lists does the good, service, or technology categorise under, for example, 6A001 in List II
• What exact specifications and characteristics of the product can be identified in the control lists
• Do you believe that the export is controlled and requires a licence, for example, because you have received information or questions about this from the supplier or from similar cases previously?

Please take note that parts and components that are part of export controlled end products may also be subject to control. In such cases, the part or component you are exporting may be assessed in the same way as the end product.

Possible exceptions from the licensing requirement

Article 8 of the Export Control Regulation provides some exceptions from the licensing requirement. If you believe that the licensing requirement does not apply in your case, you should specify which exception has been considered.

Additionally, there are three extra exceptions for technology transfer in the General Technology Note (GTN) in List II.

If none of the exceptions are met, exporters must apply for a licence if the product is controlled by the lists and is to be exported or transferred to a recipient outside Norway, or to a foreign national in Norway.