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Live from the HECNA Global Forum: Maarten Sengers & U.S. Export Controls

September 16, 2013

The second day of the HECNA Global Forum opened in Panama City, Panama with a deep dive into the intricacies of U.S. export controls with a presentation by Maarten Sengers of BSG Consulting. Martin claims, with tongue in cheek, to have dreamed as a child of becoming an export compliance expert.

Maarten Sengers, BSG Consulting
Maarten Sengers, BSG Consulting

 

Maartin goes on to share with attendees what the U.S. government requires of exporters, which are regulated by the following U.S. Government agencies:

  • ITAR
  • EAR  (apply to almost all housewares products)
  • OFAC  (apply to embargoed and sanctioned countries)

Key Regulations slide for perry blog 2

Key take-aways from Maarten’s overview follow:

  • The EAR controls most items that are not otherwise ITAR regulated.
  • EAR items can be classified by an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN).   The ECCN will indicate associated export license requirements. License exceptions may apply.
  • For many ECCNs, e.g. ECCN 9A990, the EAR environment requires few if any export licenses to most countries
  • If no specific ECCN is applicable, the default classification for the item is EAR99, which is likely applicable classification for most housewares
  • These “99” type of items and related technology can usually be exported as “No License Required” (NLR) unless:
    • The product is exported/reexported to US embargoed countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria)
    • Certain catch-all controls apply to the transaction (restricted parties and red flags)

 

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