EAR/OFAC Export Controls Agenda
Day 1*
8:00 AM Registration
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Program
*Timing and Order of agenda items subject to change
Day 2*
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Program
Introduction to the EAR
- US Export Control Policy & Primary Regulations (ITAR/EAR/OFAC)
- Roadmap to Parts of the EAR
Controlled Activities
- Controlled Items / Activities: Commodities, Software, and Technology
- Exports, Reexports & In-country Transfers
- Non-US Origin Items Produced with US Origin Content or Technical Data
- Deemed Exports and Reexports
- Other Regulated Activities
Classification
– with EXERCISES WORKSHOP
- Jurisdiction: EAR vs. ITAR; Which Agency Has Authority?
- How to Classify an Item: Determining and Reading the ECCN
- The Commerce Control List: EAR99, 600-Series, and other ECCNs
- Order of Review
- “Specially Designed” Definition, Exclusions & Implications
- Requesting an Official Classification
Technology & Software Classifications
– with EXERCISES WORKSHOP
- Determining ECCN for Technology & Software
- Definition of “Export” for Technology and Software
- Items Not Subject to the EAR; “Publicly Available”
- Fundamental Research / Educational Information / Patent Applications
No License Required (NLR)
– with EXERCISES WORKSHOP
- NLR Determination
- Using the Commerce Country Chart
License Exceptions
– with EXERCISES WORKSHOP
- ECCN-based License Exceptions (STA, GBS, CIV, LVS, ENC)
- Situation-based License Exceptions (RPL, TMP, GOV)
- Restrictions on License Exceptions
- License Exceptions Issues for 600-Series and 9X515
- Technical Data & Software License Exceptions (TSU, TSR, ENC, TMP, CIV)
- Wassenaar Reporting
End-Use & End-User Controls
– with EXERCISES WORKSHOP
- Prohibited Parties / Embargoed Countries / Proliferation Activities
- Military End-Use/User (China, Russia, Venezuela)
- Red Flags, EAR General Prohibitions & Antiboycott
License Applications
- When and How to Make a License Application to BIS
- Special Support Documents & Requirements
- SNAP-R / Electronic Filing / License Review Process
Export Clearance
- Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) & Automated Export System (AES)
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule & Schedule B
- Export Documents & Shipping
- Special Requirements for 600-Series and 9X515
- Destination Control Statement
Compliance Programs
- Effective Compliance Plans & EMCP Core Elements (BIS)
- Resources: Where Can I Go for Help?
- Export Compliance Transaction Checklists & Automation
- Developing a Classification Matrix
- Areas of Frequent Compliance Breakdown
Export Control Reform (ECR) & Recent Developments
- Latest ECR Regulatory Changes
- Other Recent Developments in the ITAR
- Recent OFAC Updates: CAATSA Act, Cuba Sanctions
- Wassenaar & Missile Technology Control Regime Changes
Reexports: When Do US Rules Apply Outside of the US?
- General Guidelines & Who is Responsible for Reexport Compliance
- Special Rules for 600-Series and 9X515 US Content
- Foreign-made Items Incorporating US Parts or Technology
US Embargo Controls
- Embargoed Country Destinations:
- Cuba
- Iran
- North Korea
- Syria
- Sanctions on Sudan, Crimea
- Evolving Controls on Russia
EAR Export Enforcement
- Enforcement Fines, Penalties & Case Studies
- Subpoenas, Investigations & Voluntary Self Disclosures
- Preventing and Coping with Violations