Does your company fully understand the “terms of sale” it currently uses in purchase and sales transactions—that is, does it have a firm grasp on all of its rights and obligations under these contracts with regard to the shipping or transportation of goods? The Incoterms® are the internationally accepted set of rules, published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), that define the specific responsibilities of se...

Export Control Recordkeeping, Compliance Automation and End-User Screening Update 2020 2019 was a banner year for USG Entity List additions, confusing temporary general licenses, and overall compliance headaches (migraines!). These developments underscore the importance of recordkeeping and end-user screening, as some regulatory changes literally happened overnight. US export enforcement officers are actively monitoring the Automated Export Sy...

The end of 2019 is nigh (near)! As the year draws to a close, join ECTI’s holiday classic for all ages as we recount the year’s EAR, ITAR, and OFAC joys and sorrows, and contemplate what lies ahead. This webinar is ideal for those who want to be brought up to date on recent developments in export controls and related sanctions in only 90 minutes. Don’t have the time to read all 250 issues of the Federal Register published in...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with all Export Control Reform Changes and New Administration Priorities: This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with a comprehensive education on complying with United States export regulations. We will review recent ECR ch...

The United States federal government is the single largest buyer of goods and services in the world. When these purchases require delivery of hardware, software, technology, and services outside the US, it’s time to think about export controls. As a government contractor or subcontractor you do not have the luxury of ignoring the regulations merely because the federal government is your customer. When a sale to the government is also an...

Trade Compliance Best Practices to Ensure You Don’t Inherit Violations In today’s global economy, companies seeking to acquire or merge with other firms may be buying a lot more than they bargained for unless they invest the necessary time and resources in exploring and assessing the potential import, export or economic sanctions liability of the target. Under the principle of Successor Liability, companies that engage in cross-bor...

On September 17, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published new proposed rules to implement certain provisions set forth in the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018 (“FIRRMA”), which significantly expanded the jurisdiction and resources of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”). The proposed rules would implement the extension of CFIUS’s jurisdiction to a si...

Due to the concept of extraterritoriality of US export control laws, European companies need to adhere to both EU and US export regulations. Complying with two sets of sometimes conflicting regulations can present practical and legal challenges. How do you make the choice between compliance with one over the other? Where do the greater enforcement risks lie? This webinar is designed for EU companies or governments who deal with US companies, o...

Learn techniques to mitigate the impact tariffs have on your bottom line. Increased U.S. tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel, washers and solar panels, and of course, Chinese goods valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars are here to stay - at least for the foreseeable future amid the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners. Savvy importers are employing a variety of techniques to mitigate the impact of these...

All webinar attendees will receive an electronic copy of our US Export Compliance Flip Chart. This quick reference tool provides you with the information you need on a daily basis right at your fingertips and includes: a two page Order of Review Flow Chart, Common ITAR Exemptions Table, EAR Export Flow Chart, AES Filing Tools & References Table, Reexports Analysis Steps Chart, and much more! Accurate jurisdiction and classification decisi...