Question: We make and export “machines” that are highly controlled in the CCL for NS reasons. The ECCN includes the machine and “specially designed components therefor.” We export the machines under IVLs obtained from BIS. Once in a while we receive orders for spare parts. Sometimes it’s a component like a door latch for […]
Question: We make and export “machines” that are highly controlled in the CCL for NS reasons. The ECCN includes the machine and “specially designed components therefor.” We export the machines under IVLs obtained from BIS. Once in a while we receive orders for spare parts. Sometimes it’s a component like a door latch for […]
Question: In regard to an internal export audit. Does any members who perform internal export audits for their organization have information of a site that provides data elements for an export audit? I’ve not been able to locate a site that provides such data elements or a seminar/training session to attend. There’s a lot […]
QUESTION: Does anyone have a good end user statement template they use to distribute to their customers to ensure products do not end up with embargoed/sanctioned parties?
Question: In regard to an internal export audit. Does any members who perform internal export audits for their organization have information of a site that provides data elements for an export audit? I’ve not been able to locate a site that provides such data elements or a seminar/training session to attend. There’s a lot […]
Question: I would like to ask the membership if anyone knows if there are any compliance risks associated with having two separate EIN#’s for imports and exports for a company? Say a company wishes to import under one EIN# (XYZ Company) but then export under (XYZ Sales Company). Is that possible without any CBP […]
Question: For Commerce controlled products, how long does the trade community renew their end use declarations/BIS-711? Who is the responsible party to sign these declarations – purchaser (sold to), distributor (ship to) or the actual end user who may not be your customer? Just trying to do a little information survey.
Question: My company is looking at various ERP systems to purchase and I am putting together a wish list of capabilities around International Trade Compliance. I am seeking input from the membership on something’s I may not have thought about. My list will consist of “must haves” and “like to haves” you might […]
Question: My company is looking at various ERP systems to purchase and I am putting together a wish list of capabilities around International Trade Compliance. I am seeking input from the membership on something’s I may not have thought about. My list will consist of “must haves” and “like to haves” you might […]
QUESTION: You would think that after 32 years of doing this job, that I could be very Zen when people still don’t understand the significance of export controls and compliance. Having some problems with our Mailroom, they still don’t understand why international courier shipments have to follow the same procedures as all other […]
Question: We are exporters to Asia and have a new account that will only buy based on payment not coming from the country where they are located but from a 3rd party in a known tax haven. No one is asking for anything funny as far as the invoice goes, they “simply” expressed […]
Question: Can someone from the membership tell me what export record-keeping requirements there are? What documents need to be kept and for how long? Does US Customs have the right to audit the documents or is that something they would do? ============
