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: April 20, 2020 By: Arnesh Roy
Most exporters are familiar with the three primary export regulations: Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). But there are dozens of other agencies that play a role in the export compliance process.
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.
On: November 11, 2019 By: Arnesh Roy
Determining whether or not your item requires an export license or is eligible for an export license exception requires knowing what a series of acronyms mean in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Use these two charts as reference while you comb through the EAR.
On: October 7, 2019 By: Arnesh Roy
License exceptions are specific criteria that, if met, enable a company to export without a license even when one or more reasons for control apply to their export under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). License exceptions come in two types: list-based and transaction-based.
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