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National Stock Numbers and Commodity Classification: Getting the Designation Right the First Time

The Federal Supply Classification code behind an NSN determines how an item is procured, stored, shipped, and exported. Get it wrong at cataloging and the error travels with the item indefinitely—through every contract, every logistics transaction, and every foreign release decision downstream.

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The Future is DECCS

The folks at DDTC are beginning a slow roll out of their new electronic interface, DECCS, starting next week. DECCS, which stands for the Defense Export Control and Compliance System, is DDTC’s new modernized IT system.

Deemed Export Risk in the I-129 Visa Petition

With H-1B visa window approaching, there is renewed attention on the I-129 visa application, notably the certification that “[a] license is not required from either the U.S. Department of Commerce or the U.S. Department of State to release such technology or technical data to the foreign person.”

New DSP Forms 5, 6, 61, 62, 73, and 74 (v 8.0)

DTrade DSP forms and forms viewer have been upgraded to support SHA-256 digital certificates as required by federal mandate. Effective November 25, 2013 the use of the new forms (v8.0) will be mandatory and users may begin using SHA-256 digital certificates to access DTrade, as well as digitally sign and submit the DSP forms listed above.

Turbulence After New Fly-By-Wire Entries on the CCL

On June 20, 2013 U.S. Department of Commerce published revisions to the Export Administration Regulations based on the most recent agreements in Wassenaar. These EAR changes to the Commerce Control List (CCL) in Category 7 implementing the Wassenaar agreement significantly reduced the level of technology control for Fly-by-Wire technology in ECCN 7E004b.

‘Cheat Sheet’ on Export Control Reforms

Many of our colleagues in the compliance world already follow the weekday release of Jim Bartlett’s terrific newsletter: The Export/Import Daily Update (“The Daily Bugle”). If you don’t, we recommend that you click our Private Sector page (see grey banner above), find Exporter Resources in the right hand menu, and select “Newsletters & Blogs” for sign-up instructions.

Export Control Assistance in Mongolia

CTP recently managed a cooperative activity in Mongolia, gathering experts from the U.S. Department of State and the Government of Mongolia to further refine their draft law on Strategic Trade Controls. This event, held Nov. 5-7th at the Government House, is CTP’s most recent task in our long running support of the Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) office, totaling over 600 activities in 60+ countries over nearly twenty years.

West African Regional Training Center: Gaining Momentum

In just under a year, our Regional Training Center (RTC) in Accra Ghana has held twenty activities for the sponsor organization, U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and four more events for other USG agencies. Already, we are making plans for a slate of more than twenty West Africa regional programs in 2014.

CTP Delivers a Transnational Organized Crime Investigations Course

CTP recently delivered a one-week training program on Employing Special Techniques in Transnational Organized Crime Investigations (TOCI) to delegations from Ghana, Burkina Faso and Senegal at the West Africa Regional Training Center (RTC) in Accra, Ghana. Held on December 9-13, 2013, the course provided participants with an opportunity to apply specialized techniques to effectively detect and investigate suspected transnational organized crime activity.

Technology Part 1: An Overview

Explore the definition of 'technology' under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Learn about the General Technology Note (GTN), controlled technology, and how ECCN classifications impact export compliance.

Round 2 of Export Control Reform Now in Effect

Round 2 of Export Control Reform is now in effect, bringing significant changes to the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL). Learn about the updates, licensing policies, and their impact on export compliance.

Exporting to Hong Kong? Don’t Be Caught Flat Footed Come April 19

Understand the latest export control changes for Hong Kong under U.S. regulations. Learn how new rules treat exports to Hong Kong as transactions to China and ensure compliance with EAR requirements.

Exceptions to Exemptions in Part 126: Considering UK, Australia and Canada

Explore the nuances of Part 126 exemptions under ITAR, focusing on key exceptions for the UK, Australia, and Canada. Stay compliant with export regulations and understand critical trade agreements.

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