Classification, EAR, Export Controls, ITAR
Determining an item’s classification under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may be the trickiest aspect of the entire exporting process. It’s also arguably the most important; you can’t determine...
EAR, Export Controls, ITAR, Venezuela
When considering Venezuela in the context of U.S. export controls and sanctions, it’s essential to grasp the fundamental aspects, such as the specific sanctions in place and Venezuela’s status under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and...
BIS, EAR, Export Control Audits, ITAR
The point of an export control audit is to ensure your organization is taking proper care in managing all the compliance issues related to export activities. Audits are essential for export control programs as they help identify gaps in compliance and assess the...
China, EAR, Export Compliance, Export Controls, Foreign Direct Product Rule, ITAR
It’s common knowledge that China exports heavily to the United States. But lost in the headlines about the prickly relationship between the two countries is how much the U.S. exports to China. While the trade balance remains strongly in China’s favor, the United...
Denied & Restricted Parties, EAR, Export Compliance, Restricted Parties
Screening for denied or restricted parties is one of the most important risk management tasks in export compliance—especially for items subject to the EAR. It seems intuitive that extra care in screening for restricted parties should be given to transactions that...
EAR, EU, EU Regulations, Export Controls, ITAR, USA Regulations
The United States and the European Union are two of the world’s largest trading partners. In 2021, 15.5% of all U.S. exports (by dollar value) went to EU member countries, while 17.3% of U.S. imports arrived from the EU, according to the U.S. Office of Technology...
