The pace of OFAC enforcement actions has increased slightly in 2017... While physical exports of U.S.- origin items make up only a portion of those cases, OFAC has continued to advance new theories of liability that threaten to expand the range of violative conduct for exporters and re-exporters in the United States and around the world. Most notably, in March 2017 OFAC reached its largest ever settlement with a non-financial institution ($100...

Encryption Export Controls 2017 Update The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) significantly changed the Information Security section of the Commerce Control List (Category 5 Part II) in August 2017 as a result of the 2016 Wassenaar Arrangement decision to rewrite certain Export Commodity Control Numbers (“ECCNs”). We are offering a webinar for those individuals who want to get an update on the changes (Federal Register) as well...

Practice Makes Perfect: A Two-Part Webinar that Combines Hands-On Exercises, Discussions, and Instruction. The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (“Harmonized System”) is used by more than 150 countries, including the United States, for the classification of products that are traded around the world. For importers, understanding how to classify goods under the Harmonized System is critical for determining the duty r...

ECTI's Practical and Comprehensive EAR/ITAR & OFAC Compliance Training Focusing on the Issues Relevant to Universities and Research Laboratories... Comprehensive, A-to-Z Training on Classification, Licenses, Jurisdiction, Enforcement, Compliance Programs & More! EAR, ITAR, OFAC and Export Control Reform Exemptions, Exceptions & Catch-All Controls How universities are different and why it matters for export compliance The Fundamenta...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with the latest updates on Export Control Reform (ECR): This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth education on export control regulations administered by the US Departments of State, Commerce & Treasury. Ex...

It’s Not New, and It’s Still Not Easy: Mastering the ITAR and EAR Definition Accurately applying the definition “specially designed” is no longer a new challenge, but it still remains a critical element in correctly determining how the US Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL) control the items you export. This webinar series will use hands-on exercises and questions and answers to enhance your skill and...

ITAR Part 129 is broad, complex, and often misunderstood... Are you an arms broker without knowing it? Do you know when referring customers to outside vendors, working with sales agents, and other seemingly innocent activities implicate Part 129? Do you know how to comply with Part 129 registration, prior approval, annual reporting, and recordkeeping requirements? This webinar will cover the fundamentals of Part 129 compliance for manufacturer...

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVELECoP® EAR or ITAR renewal credits = 4 Workshop Topics: ENFORCEMENT & VIOLATIONS EXPORT ENFORCEMENT WORKSHOP INTERACTIVE JURISDICTION & CLASSIFICATION WORKSHOP US GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT/ECR UPDATE EXPORT CONTROL REFORM ALLOCATING COMPLIANCE RESOURCES ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT BEST PRACTICES: PROCEDURES REDUCING END USE/USER RISK BEST PRACTICES: TRAINING BEST PRACTICES: AUDITS EXPORT COMPLIAN...

There is a wealth of information on “WHY” companies must build a compliance program, but a lack of practical instruction on “HOW TO” build a solid compliance program to effectively prevent compliance lapses in today’s digital world... This webinar will present an updated paradigm and framework for modern export control compliance programs that are risk-appropriate, business integrated, and in tune with today...

New defense licensing procedures issued as well! Last month, India’s export control system underwent a significant overhaul that should help to facilitate India’s future admission into the Wassenaar Arrangement. The issuance of Notification No. 5/2015-2020 dated 24 April 2017 (in force as of May 1) served to significantly revise India’s primary dual-use and military-related control list, known as the Special Chemicals, Organi...