Individuals Can Be Debarred Too Most know that companies that violate the export regulations can be fined, penalized and lose their right to export. But did you know that not only companies, but individuals can also be held to that same standard? And that some of these individuals are located right here in the United…
Ok, I know I told you all last post we were going to talk about exceptions and exemptions, and you were probably super excited to read my deep dive into how to take advantage of them, but I changed my mind. Yes, cue the cliché about “women changing their minds” but seriously, something else has…
Is ITAR Certification Real? What exactly does it mean to be ITAR Certified? Does the US Government offer courses where at the end there is a quiz and if you pass you receive a certificate? Is it equivalent to being a licensed Customs broker? The answer to both questions is No. Technically, there is no…
In September 2021, the announcement of the AUKUS pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States sent shockwaves through the international community. This trilateral security partnership, aimed at enhancing maritime security, emerging technologies, and defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, has since captured global attention. In response to this significant development, the U.S….
Export compliance can sometimes feel like a jigsaw puzzle that keeps adding pieces faster than you can find out where they go. In recent years, these regulations continue to change and become more complex. (Just count the pages in the Federal Register notices. They keep piling up!) Now more than ever, it’s crucial to understand…
Business Has Changed, It’s Time For Trade Compliance To Change, Too As the business world adapts to face masks, Zoom calls and social distancing, the trade compliance community is also re-evaluating the way it does business. While a lot has changed in your business, one thing that is certain to change – and, in fact,…
No one wants to really talk about trade compliance or acknowledge if it is lacking or non-existent. Not only is trade compliance an overwhelming and complicated mix of regulations, it is also something that puts most people to sleep! Often times employees think someone else is handling import compliance, but nobody is fully dedicated to…
“Hey Alexa, are you a U.S. Person?” Imagine this. A conference call with your foreign-based customer is about to begin. Today’s agenda includes technical discussions of recent upgrades and changes to the designs of some ITAR-controlled items. Your Trade Compliance Officer has reviewed the material and confirmed that export authorizations are in place approving the…
This is the second post in a series of blogs about the proposed changes to USML Categories I, II and III. Please check back for further articles in this series. For more information about these changes, and the movement of items from ITAR to EAR, check out Part 1 in our series and read the…