crypto import to the UK

[Dooley, Stephen]

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> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Sylvester, Anthony B. [SMTP:asylvest@Sidley.com]
> Sent:	13 August 1998 13:22
> To:	'ukcrypto@maillist.ox.ac.uk'
> Subject:	RE: crypto import to the UK
> 
> > >   Since exporting some of the included programs and sources from
> > >   the USA is prohibited under the ARMS TRAFFICKING ACT, this
> > >   CD may not be reexported from that respective country.  Importing
> > >   it on the other hand is NOT considered arms trafficking!?!  [1]
> 
> > >After being selected for a bag & pocket search in the 'Nothing to
> declare'
> > >channel at UK customs I had to explain this for about 15 mins to 3
> officers
> > >without a clue between them.
> 
> It has been noted by others on this list a number of times previously that
> in the US most crypto was removed from the (Department of Defence
> controlled) International Traffic in Arms Regulations to the (Department
> of
> Commerce controlled) Export Administration Regulations in November 1996.
> 
> Depending on the stuff being carried, explanation of this fact at the
> right
> time and in the right way might be to the advantage of any list member in
> the same situation (how likely?).
> 
>