Export Trade Compliance Blog
What is My ECCN Classification?
04/11/2018
Export controls compliance is not a game. ZTE Corporation, the recent focus of a very significant enforcement case with an approximate $430 million in OFAC penalties, might agree. Export classification (or ECCN classification), in particular, is a driving factor for...
Export Compliance: Should it Fall Under Research Compliance?
01/25/2018
Export compliance at a university is not just about the research. Is research a significant factor affecting an institution’s compliance needs? Yes. And that’s why many universities and non-profit research centers place export controls oversight (for EAR compliance, ITAR restrictions,...
Export Controls: 5 Ways to Monitor Changing U.S. Regulations in the Coming Year
12/07/2017
Now is the time to think strategically about the new year. How will you stay on top of dynamic export controls regulations and remain compliant? As the Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative continues, there are still some crucial pending changes...
Export Controls Acronyms: Understanding the Alphabet Soup Video
11/02/2017
Confused by the alphabet soup of acronyms in the world of export controls? Watch this short video to quickly learn the basic terms from the U.S. regulations.
Are Your Faculty Contacting BIS, DDTC, and OFAC Directly?
09/12/2017
Yes. It’s true. This does happen. If the export control compliance efforts are lacking at your institution, it may even be happening at your university! Let’s walk through 3 reasons why this line of communication is less than perfect. And,...
The Final Rule Deconstructed Video
08/14/2017
Do you get frustrated by the small print in EAR and ITAR rulings? Watch this short video to learn basic tricks for quickly grasping the main points. We point out key places to look before you dive into a...