EAR, Export Compliance, Export Controls, ITAR, US
It comes as a surprise to many that certain activities governed by U.S. export control regulations don’t necessarily involve sending things out of the United States. And among those who already know this, many believe there are requirements to follow which, in fact,...
Export Controls, Foreign Direct Product Rule, ITAR
How can the United States claim export control jurisdiction over an item that isn’t made in the United States, doesn’t contain any U.S.-origin content, and is traded between parties in other nations without ever touching U.S. territory? That’s the idea behind the...
EAR, Export Compliance, Export Controls, UK
The United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) has historically been one of the United States’ best trading partners, which provides unique opportunities for exporters. The 2007 Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and United...
CCL, ECCN, Export Controls, License Exceptions, No License Required
From the exporter’s point of view, No License Required (NLR) is the easiest and most common form of export authorization. There are no hoops to jump through, notifications to provide or exceptional record-keeping requirements. NLR applies to the vast majority of U.S....
EAR, Export Compliance, Export Controls
The phrase “subject to the EAR” is so ubiquitous to exporters that its meaning sometimes gets lost – especially in organizations where export compliance is a part-time role. Here’s an overview of what “subject to the EAR” means, and why the Export Administration...
China, EAR, Export Controls, Hong Kong, Taiwan
As export markets for U.S. businesses, Hong Kong and Taiwan share enough similarities that they’ve often been considered together in discussions about trade with the Pacific Rim. But due to changing U.S.-China relations, these significant trading partners are headed...
