US Export Controls

  • 10 topics | 1h 4m 1s
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
US firms that transact any level of business internationally must comply with federal laws regulating the export of commercial and defense-related items, information, and technology.This course provides awareness-level training about the regulatory system for exports; the agencies involved in administering and enforcing the regulations, including the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC); the definitions of key terms under the various laws, such as 'exports' and 'foreign persons'; and how to determine whether an item to be exported requires a license.This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify the definition of an export
  • recognize some of the situations covered by export control regulations
  • recognize export control regulations
  • recognize benefits of complying with export control regulations
  • recognize regulations that govern exports
  • recognize considerations involved in classifying items under ITAR
  • recognize considerations involved in classifying items under the EAR
  • recognize consideration involved in classifying items under ITAR and the EAR
  • recognize appropriate actions to ensure compliance with ITAR
  • recognize how to ensure compliance with ITAR
  • recognize how to determine EAR licensing requirements
  • recognize how to classify items and determine EAR licensing requirements

IN THIS COURSE

  • Course Overview
    2m
  • What is an Export?
    7m
  • Complying with Export Regulations
    9m
  • Knowledge Check: Introduction to Export Controls
    5m
  • Classifying an Export
    9m
  • Knowledge Check: Classifying Items
    3m
  • Compliance with ITAR
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Ensuring Compliance with ITAR
    2m
  • Complying with the EAR
    11m
  • Knowledge Check: Complying with Export Controls
    5m