On: October 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
We explain how to submit a commodity classification request—often referred to as a CCATS request—with BIS. It's one tool available to help exporters find the correct classification for their goods under Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
On: September 29, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
The Order of Review is a process exporters can use to find which agency controls their exports and then properly classify their products with the correct USML or ECCN codes. We offer a step-by-step look at how to use the Order of Review and ultimately decide if your product needs an export license.
On: August 9, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
Confused about 600 series ECCNs? You're not alone! Items included in the 600 series previously appeared on the USML but were transferred to the EAR to loosen restrictions and make it easier to export these items to NATO countries. Here's what you need to know to ensure your products are correctly classified.
On: March 29, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
U.S. export regulations make it illegal to do business with people, companies and organizations that have been put on any of the government's many restricted party (also known as denied party) lists. Restricted party screening software makes it easy to quickly check the 140-plus lists.
On: February 22, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
Some products require a license before they can be exported from the United States, but a license exception may be available depending on their value or destination. Here's how to determine if a license exception is available for your exports.
On: January 25, 2021 By: Arnesh Roy
There's a lot to know about international trade. Here are answers to some of the most common questions I get when talking with exporters.
On: October 12, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
As an exporter, understanding the parties involved in international logistics and using the correct language is key to understanding everyone's role in the export process. It facilitates clear communication so that you, your customer, and your logistics partners are all on the same page.
On: June 15, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has announced that license exception CIV is being eliminated. Exporters could use CIV to export certain controlled products to civilians, but BIS worries that line between civilian and military has been blurred in China, Russia and Venezuela.
On: April 20, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
Most exporters are familiar with the three primary export regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). But there are dozens of other agencies that play a role in the export compliance process.
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