Before shipping your product, make sure you understand the concept of dual use and the basic export control regulations, including end-user and end-use based controls. The first step in establishing whether a dual-use item i. ECCNs identify reasons for control which indicate licensing requirements to certain destinations.
Other reasons an export license may be required for your shipment relate to concerns about the parties to the transaction and the end-use of the item.
If your item falls under U. EAR99 items generally consist of low-technology or consumer goods and do not require a license in many situations. If your proposed export of an EAR99 item is to an embargoed country, to an end-user of concern or in support of a prohibited end-use, you may be required to obtain a license. Certain individuals and organizations are prohibited from receiving U. Consider creating a written compliance plan.
You can also contact BIS for guidance on developing the plan and to review the final document. Remember that as the exporter, you are ultimately responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses. Export classification and any license numbers you receive must appear on export documentation, such as the Commercial Invoice and the ACE AESDirect Automated Export System filing; the numbers should be easily accessible in your inventory management system. For certain types of exports listed in Section When completing forms on paper or online , the U.
If possible, adapt your inventory management software to flag problematic orders. To ensure compliance with U. The fastest way to do this is to make sure your party or entity is not included on the U. The CSL includes list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports or transfers of items. Also, check the CSL when looking to meet other possible license requirements that fall outside of the EAR, as listed below.
If you need an export license from BIS for your transaction, the SNAP-R on-line electronic licensing system allows registered users to submit export or re-export license applications or commodity classification requests. You must first register and obtain a CIN company identification number prior to submitting an electronic license application or commodity classification request. Registration is free. Although relatively few items subject to the EAR require export licenses, other agencies require licenses in certain situations:.
But, for certain goods being imported, some agencies may require a license, permit, or other certification. Check the requirements of federal agencies. These guidelines from U. Even if you do not need an import license, you must fill out CBP entry forms within 15 calendar days of the date that your shipment arrives at a U. Make sure to provide your importer number on all these forms. Your importer number is your IRS business registration number. If you do not have this number or you do not own a business, then your importer number is your Social Security number SSN.
Most items exported to a foreign buyer will not require an export license.
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