New Export Control Reform Regulations became effective on October 15,2013.
As part of President’s Export Control Reform Initiative, the U.S. government is engaged in broad export control reform. On October 15, 2013, the first regulatory amendments implementing export control reforms became effective.
These Export Control Reform amendments will move less sensitive items that no longer merit controls under the USML, such as certain parts and components, to the CCL, to allow for more flexible licensing authorizations to allies and partners while increasing the number of enforcement officials available to safeguard against attempts to procure sensitive defense technologies.
From the State Department:
These new rules define the revised list of items regulated for export under the U.S. Munitions List’s (USML)
Category VIII – Aircraft and Associated Equipment, and Category
XIX – Gas Turbine Engines,
and a new corresponding Commerce Control List (CCL) munitions series, will focus the U.S. Government’s export control resources on the most sensitive items, facilitate interoperability with U.S. allies and partners, and will strengthen the U.S. defense and aerospace industrial base, which is responsible for more than $20 billion in annual exports.
As this new export control rules begin to take effect, U.S. and non-U.S. companies should be adjusting their international trade compliance programs. Compliance program updates should address new product classifications and establish revised policies, procedures and compliance training. Also, you may need to verify if your export licenses are still valid.
On January 6, 2014, the next set of amendments will become effective that involve revised categories: military vehicles, vessels, submarines, and auxiliary military equipment. Work continues on the remaining categories.
Check out the Federal Register Notices
Superior Freight Services, Inc. will provide more information as revisions are published on this Export Reform Initiative.
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