Question: I want to create an export checklist that employees will fill out and sign every time they prepare a shipment for export. It would include checking boxes for all of the “Red Flags” we should be aware of as an exporter. Can anyone in the membership provide a template? ===========
I happen to come across a service company that provides distribution and storage for goods that are owned by their customers. Upon commands from their customers the service provider will export the goods via the customer’s freight forwarders or will suggest the use of a freight forwarder. When they suggest the use of a […]
Question: In working with our different R&D teams they have requested if we can compile a list of key words and/or categories that would raise a flag to them where there is a possibility of export controls. Does anyone in the membership have such a list?
QUESTION: We have U.S. engineers managing projects at our overseas locations. Would anyone in the membership have a US export compliance presentation tailored to engineers who may be receiving US goods and technology? *************
Question: I need to write up new export audit procedures. One item I need is a good format form for audit checklist and to create metrics report from. I am looking for ideas for formats of checklists, action lists, metrics for reporting errors and measurement of failure or success. Need to audit our internal […]
Question: We have multiple factories in the US. We want to deploy an online web page that the factories can fill out prior to exporting. If someone in the membership has a pre-shipping check sheet and a procedure that I can use as I reference I would greatly appreciate the help. […]
Question: Is a freight forwarder responsible for confirming that the USPPI is doing their own DPEL screening and due diligence in selection of the proper EECN, Schedule “B”, etc. Freight forwarders would of course screen the USPPI and consignee, and look for Red Flags. Freight forwarders can check financials through D&B and […]
Question: We are putting together a new Export Compliance and Operations specialist position. Does anyone have a job description for this type of position they would be willing to share? What main responsibilities should be included for this position? Your feedback is greatly appreciated! *************
QUESTION: I have a purely hypothetical situation that I’m sure would never happen, but let’s say that a U.S. manufactuer orders some products from a foreign supplier, but upon receipt, the products are inspected and found to be defective. They are rejected and according to the terms of the original purchase order, […]
QUESTION: Would anybody be willing to share their Export Compliance Manual or just the table of contents?
Question: How does the membership mitigate the risk of using FCA Incoterms when selling to a foreign customer, in terms of being responsible for the export filing but not having a relationship/control with the buyers forwarder. If the customer’s forwarder makes any changes to the routing which would be required to be changed […]
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 […]
