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...
DDTC, Export Controls, ITAR
In April 2024, the U.S. State Department published a proposal to increase the fees for DDTC registration and renewal. It’s the first proposed increase in 16 years, and although it could be months before a final decision is made, it’s reasonable to assume an increase...
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...
Defense Trade Controls, ITAR
The very last section of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Part 130, establishes rules about political contributions, fees and sales commissions related to defense trade. It’s an odd-duck piece of the ITAR, because it appears to have less to do with...
