On: June 24, 2019 By: Kathryn Toomey
Even the smallest exposure of technology or information by a company to any foreign national may be a violation of the deemed export rule under U.S. export regulations. Such a release can put employees involved in the violation at risk of fines and/or jail.
On: May 29, 2019 By: David Noah
A reexport is the shipment of an item subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) from one foreign country to another foreign country. A reexport also occurs when there is release of technology or software in one foreign country to a national of another foreign country.
On: April 22, 2019 By: Lisa Nemer
The Bureau of Industry and Security says shipments to Puerto Rico are not an export and duties should not be applied. The Export Administration Regulations agree. But the Foreign Trade Regulations require shippers to submit their electronic export information to AESDirect.
On: March 18, 2019 By: John Goodrich
U.S. exports are controlled by more than one set of regulations and more than one agency. It's no wonder exporters can get confused. Just as students must go to school to learn the three academic R’s, exporters also need to be schooled in the three R’s of export compliance: FTR, EAR and ITAR.
On: October 22, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
If your export customer asks for a commercial invoice with a low value for customs purposes, make sure you decline the request or you could face severe penalties. While it may seem harmless enough to make a small adjustment, the consequences can be quite large including large monetary fines.
On: September 26, 2018 By: David Noah
Of course you never want to face an export compliance audit by the U.S. Office of Export Enforcement, the FBI, or some other government agency. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't plan for one. Here are three key steps your company should follow to plan for — and survive — an audit.
On: September 24, 2018 By: Catherine J. Petersen
U.S. export regulations apply to items that may be manufactured for commercial purposes but which may be used or can be modified and used for military or terrorism purposes. These are considered dual-use goods and may require an export license before they can be exported or re-exported.
On: June 27, 2018 By: David Noah
Are you still relying on your freight forwarder to make sure your exporting practices are compliant? Here's why that's a bad idea. (And, no, this isn't a criticism of freight forwarders.)
On: June 13, 2018 By: David Noah
U.S. export regulations make it illegal to export to certain individuals and organizations. Using a restricted party screening program makes compliance much easier. Find out how RPS software works and how to it part of your Export Compliance Program.
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