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: January 13, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated areas within the United States that is legally outside of the customs territory of the United States. Goods that reside within an established FTZ haven’t yet cleared customs allowing companies to save money and make their products more competitive.
On: December 9, 2019 By: Arnesh Roy
As an exporter, you must ensure your exports will not be used by an end user or for an end use prohibited by the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). That means screening your customers against denied party lists and watching for Red Flags.
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