Global Export Compliance


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Firms and individuals in the United States conducting business internationally must comply with federal regulations governing the export of both commercial and defense-related items and services, including software, information, and technology. This course provides awareness-level training about this regulatory environment and how to fulfill its requirements. It focuses on US law, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the economic and trade sanctions implemented by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It also explains how these regulations define key terminology such as 'exports,' 'deemed exports,' and 'foreign persons.' 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.



Target Audience
Any employee within a US-based company whose job responsibilities include international trade operations, such as transfer of goods or information to foreign persons, whether located abroad or in the United States, and any employee involved in investment or payment to or from foreign entities or foreign nationals

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.9

Lesson Objectives

Global Export Compliance

  • Global Export Compliance
  • match the US trade regulation with the government agency that administers it
  • recognize the importance of complying with trade regulations
  • Knowledge Check: Overview of Trade Regulations
  • recognize situations covered by US trade regulations
  • identify items that are restricted under US export controls
  • Knowledge Check: Exports Licensing
  • identify methods for classifying items under the EAR
  • ensure compliance with the EAR licensing requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Complying with EAR
  • describe considerations involved in classifying items under ITAR
  • recognize appropriate actions to ensure compliance with ITAR
  • Knowledge Check: Complying with ITAR
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_d34_lc_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone