Export

Questions and answers about Export

  • BIS AUDIT MODULE

    Question: The link to the BIS audit module within the EMS module appears to have disappeared. It was previously located at: http://www.bis.doc.gov/exportmanagementsystems/emsmod1.pdf. If it in fact it is gone, does the membership have any knowledge of specific BIS tools available to assist exporters to conduct internal audits. Also, we would be curious to know if […]

  • SENDING LEASED EQUIPMENT

    Question: My company leases tow motors for all our warehouses – we have a tow motor under contract that is not being used and management wants to send it to our Canadian warehouse where it will be utilized. Can leased items be shipped to Canada? I seem to believe that Mexico will not allow this […]

  • EXPORT SCREENING

    Question: We develop software products (EAR99, 5D992) that can be used to help build pretty much anything. Since there is potential for end-uses under Part 744, we obtain end user statements for int’l orders to help us “know our customer”. We receive 200-400 EUSes each month.I’m trying to find out where companies with similar level […]

  • EXPORT SCREENING

    I realize the exporter is responsible to ensure they only export to people / companies that are not prohibited. The government does not dictate exactly how you should set up your export screening program; only that you must be compliant. We currently have an export screening program in place to screen new customers at time […]

  • Routed Exports

    Question:I’ve seen many pieces of correspondence about routed exports – defining what they are and what the responsibilities of each party will be and I remain confused…and that includes review of 15 CFR 30.4.  I would appreciate the membership’s help: Scenario: My company is in the US Our subsidiary office in Chile accepts an order […]

  • Corporate Ethics Export Restrictions

    Question: Although a country may be exported to, with EAR99, or even BIS controls,with no license required, do any companies have “restrictions” theyplace on countries not D or E countries? Is there a “corporateresponsibility” that states compliance should always check orders tothese countries?

  • Corporate Ethics Export Restrictions

    Question: Although a country may be exported to, with EAR99, or even BIS controls,with no license required, do any companies have “restrictions” theyplace on countries not D or E countries? Is there a “corporateresponsibility” that states compliance should always check orders tothese countries?

  • Export Record Keeping for Routed Transactions

    Question:When you are the USPPI in a routed export transaction, are you required under 15CFR 772 to obtain and keep a copy of the export bill of lading from the customer’s freight forwarder? If no, where is the exemption stated in the regulations?

  • Libya,Export and Re-Export

    Question:The situation is that the Indian subsidiary of my US based company wants to sell products to another Indian company that states they will then forward the products to Libya.  Most of the products are EAR99 but there are a few that are classified under other ECCN classifications, which some have sample shipment exemptions.  Also, […]

  • ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

    I would like to ask the collective wisdom of the group, how do youhandle requests for original documents? As a shipper, we are often asked by the routing FPPI to send their goods to forwarders in say Miami for shipment … I send original sets of documents to the forwarders via courier to document & […]

  • ROUTED EXPORT TRANSACTIONS

    In a routed export transaction, if the forwarder obtains a POA and Authorization to file EEI from the FPPI, is that sufficient to make it a “routed” transaction? Is it a requirement for the USPPI to also obtain in writing from the FPPI that they agree to take on theresponsibility of the EEI filing? If […]

  • EXPORT OF NONRECOVERABLE DATA

    Here’s the situation: My hard drive crashed. The data recovery company is in Canada. I have EAR and/or ITAR controlled data on my hard drive, but it is not accessible to anyone because my hard drive cannot be read. I export the hard drive to Canada so the data can be recovered. Am I exporting […]